Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) ROCE %: 0.00% (As of Dec. 2014)


What is Meridian AD ROCE %?

Meridian AD XBLB:MRDN-R-A ROCE % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2014.

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. Meridian AD's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was 0.00%.

Meridian AD  (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) 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.

Meridian AD ROCE % Related Terms

Meridian AD ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meridian AD's ROCE % can be seen below:

* 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.

Meridian AD ROCE % Chart

Meridian AD Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
ROCE %
3.84 3.81 3.19 5.03

Meridian AD Semi-Annual Data
Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Dec14
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.64 5.02 3.15 3.04 0.00

Meridian AD ROCE % Calculation

Meridian AD's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2014 )  (A: Dec. 2013 )(A: Dec. 2014 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2014 )  (A: Dec. 2013 )(A: Dec. 2014 )
=0.542/( ( (15.084 - 4.153) + (15.06 - 4.46) )/ 2 )
=0.542/( (10.931+10.6)/ 2 )
=0.542/10.7655
=5.03 %

Meridian AD's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2014 )  (Q: Dec. 2013 )(Q: Dec. 2014 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2014 )  (Q: Dec. 2013 )(Q: Dec. 2014 )
=0/( ( (15.084 - 4.153) + (15.06 - 4.46) )/ 2 )
=0/( ( 10.931 + 10.6 )/ 2 )
=0/10.7655
=0.00 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2014) 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 0.00% mean?
Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) has a ROCE % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2014.
Is Meridian AD's ROCE % too high?
Meridian AD's current ROCE % is 0.00%.
How does Meridian AD's ROCE % compare to JANL?
Meridian AD's ROCE % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.74. 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 Transportation company?
The median ROCE % among Transportation companies is 7.74, based on 997 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. 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 Transportation industry, the median ROCE % is 7.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meridian AD's current ROCE % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian AD stock overvalued right now?
Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) has a current ROCE % of 0.00%. The current ROCE % is 0.00%. 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 Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A), the current ROCE % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2014. 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.

Meridian AD Business Description

Address Branka Perduva bb, Banja Luka, BIH, 78000
Meridian AD operates in the integrated shipping and logistics industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The services offered by the company include organization of transport, collective transport, customs brokerage, storage of goods, and consulting.