Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) ROCE %: 9.57% (As of Dec. 2024)

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XJAM:BRG Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd XJAM:BRG
79 GF Score
Price JMD5.13
GF Value JMD8.71
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Berger Paints Jamaica ROCE %?

Berger Paints Jamaica XJAM:BRG -7.90% 79 ROCE % is 9.57% as of Dec. 2024. GuruFocus rates XJAM:BRG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD8.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 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. Berger Paints Jamaica's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 9.57%.

Berger Paints Jamaica  (XJAM:BRG) 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.

Berger Paints Jamaica ROCE % Related Terms

Berger Paints Jamaica ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Berger Paints Jamaica'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.

Berger Paints Jamaica ROCE % Chart

Berger Paints Jamaica Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.63 8.55 -2.68 -22.34 9.57

Berger Paints Jamaica Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.63 8.55 -2.68 -22.34 9.57
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Berger Paints Jamaica ROCE % Calculation

Berger Paints Jamaica's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=119.776/( ( (2394.352 - 1206.294) + (2447.946 - 1133.813) )/ 2 )
=119.776/( (1188.058+1314.133)/ 2 )
=119.776/1251.0955
=9.57 %

Berger Paints Jamaica's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2024 )  (Q: Dec. 2023 )(Q: Dec. 2024 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2024 )  (Q: Dec. 2023 )(Q: Dec. 2024 )
=119.776/( ( (2394.352 - 1206.294) + (2447.946 - 1133.813) )/ 2 )
=119.776/( ( 1188.058 + 1314.133 )/ 2 )
=119.776/1251.0955
=9.57 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2024) 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 9.57% mean?
Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) has a ROCE % of 9.57% as of Dec. 2024.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica's ROCE % too high?
Berger Paints Jamaica's current ROCE % is 9.57%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.53. Berger Paints Jamaica's value of 9.57% is 46.6% above this industry median. Overall, Berger Paints Jamaica has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berger Paints Jamaica's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Berger Paints Jamaica's ROCE % of 9.57% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.53. Berger Paints Jamaica's value of 9.57% is 46.6% above 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 6.53, based on 1,589 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. Berger Paints Jamaica's current ROCE % of 9.57% is 46.6% above 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 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berger Paints Jamaica's current ROCE % is 9.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD8.71, compared to a current price of JMD5.13 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 9.57% and 46.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.53. Berger Paints Jamaica's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG), the current ROCE % is 9.57% as of Dec. 2024. 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD5.13 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD8.71. GuruFocus considers Berger Paints Jamaica to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:BRG:

  • ROCE %: 9.57%
  • GF Value™: JMD8.71 vs. price of JMD5.13 (41.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.6% above the Chemicals median

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

Berger Paints Jamaica Business Description

Address 256 Spanish Town Road, Kingston, JAM, 11
Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of industrial and decorative paints and paint-related processed materials. The Company produces a wide range of high-performing decorative, marine, and industrial paint products in Barbados and across the Eastern Caribbean. Its product range includes premium quality interior and exterior topcoats, primers, stains, varnishes, furniture finishes, road marking paints, enamels, as well as light and heavy duty industrial finishes. The Company has introduced products such as Berger Weatherproof Ultra, a super premium exterior emulsion, and Berger Royale, a super premium interior pure acrylic emulsion.
79GF Score

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