Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) ROCE %: 14.74% (As of Dec. 2025)


XPAR:EXPL Explosifs et Produits Chimiques XPAR:EXPL
88 GF Score
Price €281.00
GF Value €175.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ROCE %?

Explosifs et Produits Chimiques XPAR:EXPL 88 ROCE % is 14.74% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XPAR:EXPL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €175.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.74%.

Explosifs et Produits Chimiques  (XPAR:EXPL) 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.

Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ROCE % Related Terms

Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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.

Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ROCE % Chart

Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.72 11.90 12.88 12.78 14.27

Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.60 14.29 10.80 13.74 14.74
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Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ROCE % Calculation

Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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 )
=42.504/( ( (469.54 - 193.015) + (512.838 - 193.579) )/ 2 )
=42.504/( (276.525+319.259)/ 2 )
=42.504/297.892
=14.27 %

Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=45.514/( ( (490.654 - 192.236) + (512.838 - 193.579) )/ 2 )
=45.514/( ( 298.418 + 319.259 )/ 2 )
=45.514/308.8385
=14.74 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (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 14.74% mean?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) has a ROCE % of 14.74% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' ROCE % too high?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' current ROCE % is 14.74%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 14.74% is 129.6% above this industry median. Overall, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' ROCE % of 14.74% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 14.74% is 129.6% 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 6.42, based on 1,595 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current ROCE % of 14.74% is 129.6% 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 6.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current ROCE % is 14.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €175.40, compared to a current price of €281.00 — trading 60.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 14.74% and 129.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.42. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL), the current ROCE % is 14.74% 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €281.00 is trading 60.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €175.40. GuruFocus considers Explosifs et Produits Chimiques to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:EXPL:

  • ROCE %: 14.74%
  • GF Value™: €175.40 vs. price of €281.00 (60.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 129.6% above the Chemicals median

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

Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Business Description

Address 61 rue Galilee, Paris, FRA, 75008
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques is a France-based company engaged in the provision of products and services in the field of explosives. The company is involved in the activities of Explosives, Drilling and Blasting, Logistics, Demolition, Additives and Innovation.
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