Watt's (XSGO:WATTS) ROCE %: 8.38% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSGO:WATTS Watt's SA XSGO:WATTS
72 GF Score
Price CLP730.00
GF Value CLP750.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Watt's ROCE %?

Watt's XSGO:WATTS -4.06% 72 ROCE % is 8.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSGO:WATTS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP750.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 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. Watt's's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.38%.

Watt's  (XSGO:WATTS) 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.

Watt's ROCE % Related Terms

Watt's ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watt's'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.

Watt's ROCE % Chart

Watt's Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Watt's 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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Watt's ROCE % Calculation

Watt's'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 )
=30735.151/( ( (628738.705 - 146220.352) + (624955.795 - 144642.594) )/ 2 )
=30735.151/( (482518.353+480313.201)/ 2 )
=30735.151/481415.777
=6.38 %

Watt's'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 )
=40670.596/( ( (624955.795 - 144642.594) + (640455.314 - 149567.313) )/ 2 )
=40670.596/( ( 480313.201 + 490888.001 )/ 2 )
=40670.596/485600.601
=8.38 %

(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 8.38% mean?
Watt's (XSGO:WATTS) has a ROCE % of 8.38% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Watt's' ROCE % too high?
Watt's' current ROCE % is 8.38%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.79. Watt's' value of 8.38% is 4.7% below this industry median. Overall, Watt's has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watt's' ROCE % compare to KHC and GIS?
Watt's' ROCE % of 8.38% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.79. Watt's' value of 8.38% is 4.7% 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 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. Watt's's current ROCE % of 8.38% is 4.7% 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 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. Watt's's current ROCE % is 8.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watt's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watt's (XSGO:WATTS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP750.32, compared to a current price of CLP730.00 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.38% and 4.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.79. Watt's' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Watt's (XSGO:WATTS), the current ROCE % is 8.38% 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 Watt's (XSGO:WATTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watt's stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CLP730.00 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP750.32. GuruFocus considers Watt's to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:WATTS:

  • ROCE %: 8.38%
  • GF Value™: CLP750.32 vs. price of CLP730.00 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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

Watt's Business Description

Address Avenida Presidente Jorge Alessandri 10501, San Bernardo, CHL, 8060052
Watt's SA manufactures and sells food products. Its product portfolio consists of dairy products, pasta and sauces, juices and nectars, jams and sweets, preserves, wines, oils and dressings, desserts, and collations. Its brand portfolio includes Watt's, Loncoleche, Calo, Chef, Belmont, Surena, IceFrut and Yogu-Yogu, amongst others.
72GF Score

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