LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) ROCE %: 20.54% (As of Dec. 2025)

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XJAM:LASM LASCO Manufacturing Ltd XJAM:LASM
90 GF Score
Price JMD6.61
GF Value JMD6.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is LASCO Manufacturing ROCE %?

LASCO Manufacturing XJAM:LASM 90 ROCE % is 20.54% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XJAM:LASM with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD6.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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 Manufacturing's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.54%.

LASCO Manufacturing  (XJAM:LASM) 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.

LASCO Manufacturing ROCE % Related Terms

LASCO Manufacturing ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LASCO Manufacturing'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.

LASCO Manufacturing ROCE % Chart

LASCO Manufacturing Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 21.34 22.94 24.13 24.17 22.38

LASCO Manufacturing Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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LASCO Manufacturing ROCE % Calculation

LASCO Manufacturing'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 )
=3318.293/( ( (16343.539 - 2555.335) + (18481.812 - 2614.314) )/ 2 )
=3318.293/( (13788.204+15867.498)/ 2 )
=3318.293/14827.851
=22.38 %

LASCO Manufacturing'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 )
=3639.692/( ( (19556.524 - 2188.901) + (20009.615 - 1932.037) )/ 2 )
=3639.692/( ( 17367.623 + 18077.578 )/ 2 )
=3639.692/17722.6005
=20.54 %

(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 20.54% mean?
LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) has a ROCE % of 20.54% as of Dec. 2025.
Is LASCO Manufacturing's ROCE % too high?
LASCO Manufacturing's current ROCE % is 20.54%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.79. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 20.54% is 133.7% above this industry median. Overall, LASCO Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LASCO Manufacturing's ROCE % compare to KHC and GIS?
LASCO Manufacturing's ROCE % of 20.54% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.79. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 20.54% is 133.7% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.79, based on 1,941 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 Manufacturing's current ROCE % of 20.54% is 133.7% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LASCO Manufacturing's current ROCE % is 20.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LASCO Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD6.54, compared to a current price of JMD6.61 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 20.54% and 133.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.79. LASCO Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM), the current ROCE % is 20.54% 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.

Is LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JMD6.61 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD6.54. GuruFocus considers LASCO Manufacturing to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:LASM:

  • ROCE %: 20.54%
  • GF Value™: JMD6.54 vs. price of JMD6.61 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 133.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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

LASCO Manufacturing Business Description

Address 27 Red Hills Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, JAM
LASCO Manufacturing Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of soy-based products, juice drinks, water and packaging of milk-based products. The company's portfolio includes LASCO Food Drink, LaSoy Lactose-Free, Porridge Mix, Whole Milk, Instant enriched milk powder, and Readi Milk.
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