LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD) ROCE %: 13.21% (As of Dec. 2025)

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XJAM:LASD LASCO Distributors Ltd XJAM:LASD
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What is LASCO Distributors ROCE %?

LASCO Distributors XJAM:LASD 35 ROCE % is 13.21% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XJAM:LASD with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 2 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. LASCO Distributors's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.21%.

LASCO Distributors  (XJAM:LASD) 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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LASCO Distributors ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LASCO Distributors's ROCE % can be seen below:

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* 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.

LASCO Distributors ROCE % Chart

LASCO Distributors Annual Data
Trend Mar24 Mar25
ROCE %
18.90 16.52

LASCO Distributors Quarterly Data
Jun23 Sep23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Dec25
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 18.07 17.37 16.73 14.02 13.21
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LASCO Distributors ROCE % Calculation

LASCO Distributors's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=1694.59/( ( (14210.665 - 4622.138) + (15863.546 - 4937.49) )/ 2 )
=1694.59/( (9588.527+10926.056)/ 2 )
=1694.59/10257.2915
=16.52 %

LASCO Distributors'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: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1494.216/( ( (15863.546 - 4937.49) + (18259.59 - 6560.504) )/ 2 )
=1494.216/( ( 10926.056 + 11699.086 )/ 2 )
=1494.216/11312.571
=13.21 %

(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 13.21% mean?
LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD) has a ROCE % of 13.21% as of Dec. 2025.
Is LASCO Distributors' ROCE % too high?
LASCO Distributors' current ROCE % is 13.21%. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROCE % is 9.40. LASCO Distributors' value of 13.21% is 40.5% above this industry median. Overall, LASCO Distributors has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LASCO Distributors' ROCE % compare to SYY and USFD?
LASCO Distributors' ROCE % of 13.21% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.40. LASCO Distributors' value of 13.21% is 40.5% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.40, based on 308 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. LASCO Distributors's current ROCE % of 13.21% is 40.5% 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 Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROCE % is 9.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LASCO Distributors's current ROCE % is 13.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LASCO Distributors stock overvalued right now?
LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD) has a current ROCE % of 13.21%. The current ROCE % is 13.21% and 40.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.40. LASCO Distributors' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 2 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 LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD), the current ROCE % is 13.21% 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.

LASCO Distributors Business Description

Address 27 Red Hills Road, Kingston, JAM, 10
LASCO Distributors Ltd is engaged in marketing and distribution. The company markets, sells, and distributes consumer and pharmaceutical brands and products that meet consumers' needs for nutrition, hygiene, and healthcare in Jamaica and several international markets. It has two reportable segments: Consumer Division and Pharmaceutical Division. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Consumer Division, which offers nutrition, food, beverage, and home and personal care products through brands like Lasco Baby, Lasco Meal Solutions, Salada, Mountain Peak, and others.
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