WKCMF (Wacker Chemie AG) ROCE %: 2.91% (As of Mar. 2026)


WKCMF Wacker Chemie AG WKCMF
63 GF Score
Price $110.11
GF Value $86.53
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Wacker Chemie AG ROCE %?

Wacker Chemie AG WKCMF -0.09% 63 ROCE % is 2.91% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WKCMF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Wacker Chemie AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.91%.

Wacker Chemie AG  (OTCPK:WKCMF) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Wacker Chemie AG ROCE % Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Wacker Chemie AG ROCE % Chart

Wacker Chemie AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Wacker Chemie AG Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Wacker Chemie AG ROCE % Calculation

Wacker Chemie AG's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-570.258/( ( (9853.298 - 1594.555) + (9802.108 - 1487.705) )/ 2 )
=-570.258/( (8258.743+8314.403)/ 2 )
=-570.258/8286.573
=-6.88 %

Wacker Chemie AG's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=241.388/( ( (9802.108 - 1487.705) + (9823.006 - 1544.855) )/ 2 )
=241.388/( ( 8314.403 + 8278.151 )/ 2 )
=241.388/8296.277
=2.91 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 2.91% mean?
Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) has a ROCE % of 2.91% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Wacker Chemie AG's ROCE % too high?
Wacker Chemie AG's current ROCE % is 2.91%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.45. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 2.91% is 54.8% below this industry median. Overall, Wacker Chemie AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Chemie AG's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Wacker Chemie AG's ROCE % of 2.91% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.45. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 2.91% is 54.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.45, based on 1,594 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wacker Chemie AG's current ROCE % of 2.91% is 54.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wacker Chemie AG's current ROCE % is 2.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacker Chemie AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.53, compared to a current price of $110.11 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 2.91% and 54.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.45. Wacker Chemie AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF), the current ROCE % is 2.91% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $110.11 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $86.53. GuruFocus considers Wacker Chemie AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WKCMF:

  • ROCE %: 2.91%
  • GF Value™: $86.53 vs. price of $110.11 (27.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.8% below the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the WKCMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Wacker Chemie AG Business Description

Address Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4, Munich, BY, DEU, 81737
Wacker Chemie AG manufactures and sells chemicals and silicon-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The Wacker Silicones segment, which generates the majority revenue of any segment, sells silicon- and methanol-based products, including durable insulators, lubricants, and sealants. The Wacker Polymers segment provides chemical binders and additives used in construction industry products. The Wacker Biosolutions segment sells chemicals to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The Wacker Polysilicon segment sells material for solar power and semiconductors. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, China, India, Asia and South Korea.
63GF Score

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