DS Smith AD (XMAE:KOMU) ROCE %: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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What is DS Smith AD ROCE %?

DS Smith AD XMAE:KOMU ROCE % is 0.00% as of . 20.

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. DS Smith AD's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00%.

DS Smith AD  (XMAE:KOMU) 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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DS Smith AD ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DS Smith AD'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.

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DS Smith AD ROCE % Calculation

DS Smith AD's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
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=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
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=/( ( ( - ) + ( - ) )/ )
=/( (+)/ )
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DS Smith AD's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: . 20 )  (Q: . 20 )(Q: . 20 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: . 20 )  (Q: . 20 )(Q: . 20 )
=/( ( ( - ) + ( - ) )/ )
=/( ( + )/ )
=/
= %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is one times the annual (. 20) 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 0.00% mean?
DS Smith AD (XMAE:KOMU) has a ROCE % of 0.00% as of . 20.
Is DS Smith AD's ROCE % too high?
DS Smith AD's current ROCE % is 0.00%.
How does DS Smith AD's ROCE % compare to competitors?
DS Smith AD's ROCE % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.63. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROCE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 7.63, based on 399 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. 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 Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DS Smith AD's current ROCE % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DS Smith AD stock overvalued right now?
DS Smith AD (XMAE:KOMU) has a current ROCE % of 0.00%. The current ROCE % is 0.00%. 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 DS Smith AD (XMAE:KOMU), the current ROCE % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.

DS Smith AD Business Description

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DS Smith AD produces corrugated paper boards for the packaging of gifts, drinks books, bags, folders, and greeting cards. Its business activities are engaged in four divisions including Packaging, Recycling, Paper, and Plastics. The Packaging division offers retail and shelf-ready packaging solutions. The recycling division engages in the recycling of cardboard and paper. It also offers recycling and waste management services including mixed dry recycling, and plastics recycling, among others. The paper division manufactures recycled papers used by the packaging industry for conversion into the board for making corrugated boxes. Its Plastics business comprises flexible packaging and dispensing solutions, rigid packaging and returnables, as well as foam products.