Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) ROCE %: 5.69% (As of Mar. 2026)


XJAM:KW Kingston Wharves Ltd XJAM:KW
100 GF Score
Price JMD35.54
GF Value JMD38.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kingston Wharves ROCE %?

Kingston Wharves XJAM:KW +1.57% 100 ROCE % is 5.69% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XJAM:KW with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD38.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 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. Kingston Wharves's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.69%.

Kingston Wharves  (XJAM:KW) 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.

Kingston Wharves ROCE % Related Terms

Kingston Wharves ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kingston Wharves'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.

Kingston Wharves ROCE % Chart

Kingston Wharves Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Kingston Wharves Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Kingston Wharves ROCE % Calculation

Kingston Wharves'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 )
=4421.545/( ( (60630.762 - 3875.754) + (66229.834 - 3923.157) )/ 2 )
=4421.545/( (56755.008+62306.677)/ 2 )
=4421.545/59530.8425
=7.43 %

Kingston Wharves'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 )
=3552.232/( ( (66229.834 - 3923.157) + (65873.587 - 3211.851) )/ 2 )
=3552.232/( ( 62306.677 + 62661.736 )/ 2 )
=3552.232/62484.2065
=5.69 %

(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 5.69% mean?
Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) has a ROCE % of 5.69% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kingston Wharves' ROCE % too high?
Kingston Wharves' current ROCE % is 5.69%. The Transportation industry median ROCE % is 7.74. Kingston Wharves' value of 5.69% is 26.5% below this industry median. Overall, Kingston Wharves has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingston Wharves' ROCE % compare to competitors?
Kingston Wharves' ROCE % of 5.69% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.74. Kingston Wharves' value of 5.69% is 26.5% 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 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. Kingston Wharves's current ROCE % of 5.69% is 26.5% 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 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. Kingston Wharves's current ROCE % is 5.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingston Wharves stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD38.50, compared to a current price of JMD35.54 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 5.69% and 26.5% below the Transportation industry median of 7.74. Kingston Wharves' overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 4 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW), the current ROCE % is 5.69% 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD35.54 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD38.50. GuruFocus considers Kingston Wharves to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:KW:

  • ROCE %: 5.69%
  • GF Value™: JMD38.50 vs. price of JMD35.54 (7.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.5% below the Transportation median

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

Kingston Wharves Business Description

Address 195 Second Street, Total Logistics Facility, Newport West, St. Andrew, Kingston, JAM, 13
Kingston Wharves Ltd is engaged in the operation of public wharves, logistics services, security services, warehousing, and the rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities. It operates in two segments: Terminal operations and Logistics services. The Terminal operations segment, which generates the majority of revenue, engages in the operation of public wharves and the stevedoring of vessels. Its Logistics Services segment offers warehousing and logistics facilities, security services, rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities, and property rental.
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