Viridian Metals (XCNQ:VRDN) ROCE %: -214.55% (As of Dec. 2025)

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XCNQ:VRDN Viridian Metals Inc XCNQ:VRDN
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What is Viridian Metals ROCE %?

Viridian Metals XCNQ:VRDN 15 ROCE % is -214.55% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XCNQ:VRDN with a GF Score™ of 15/100.

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. Viridian Metals's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -214.55%.

Viridian Metals  (XCNQ:VRDN) 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.

Viridian Metals ROCE % Related Terms

Viridian Metals ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viridian Metals'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.

Viridian Metals ROCE % Chart

Viridian Metals Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Aug23 Aug24 Dec25
ROCE %
0.00 -46.88 -189.43 -236.77

Viridian Metals Quarterly Data
Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -997.51 -64.91 -48.09 -131.55 -214.55
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Viridian Metals ROCE % Calculation

Viridian Metals'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: Aug. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1.552/( ( (0.188 - 0.047) + (1.584 - 0.414) )/ 2 )
=-1.552/( (0.141+1.17)/ 2 )
=-1.552/0.6555
=-236.77 %

Viridian Metals's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-2.832/( ( (2.123 - 0.653) + (1.584 - 0.414) )/ 2 )
=-2.832/( ( 1.47 + 1.17 )/ 2 )
=-2.832/1.32
=-214.55 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) 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 -214.55% mean?
Viridian Metals (XCNQ:VRDN) has a ROCE % of -214.55% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Viridian Metals' ROCE % too high?
Viridian Metals' current ROCE % is -214.55%. Overall, Viridian Metals has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viridian Metals' ROCE % compare to competitors?
Viridian Metals' ROCE % of -214.55% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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. Viridian Metals's current ROCE % is -214.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viridian Metals stock overvalued right now?
Viridian Metals (XCNQ:VRDN) has a current ROCE % of -214.55%. The current ROCE % is -214.55%. Viridian Metals' overall GF Score™ is 15/100. 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 Viridian Metals (XCNQ:VRDN), the current ROCE % is -214.55% as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Viridian Metals Business Description

Address 3990 Old Almonte Road, Almonte, ON, CAN, K0A 1A0
Viridian Metals Inc is engaged in the evaluation, acquisition, and exploration of mineral properties in Canada. It focuses on copper, nickel, and cobalt in the near term and includes projects such as the Kraken Project and Project Sedna.
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