Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) ROCE %: 12.64% (As of Dec. 2025)


XSWX:FORN Forbo Holding AG XSWX:FORN
73 GF Score
Price CHF739.00
GF Value CHF879.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Forbo Holding AG ROCE %?

Forbo Holding AG XSWX:FORN +0.41% 73 ROCE % is 12.64% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FORN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF879.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 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. Forbo Holding AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.64%.

Forbo Holding AG  (XSWX:FORN) 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.

Forbo Holding AG ROCE % Related Terms

Forbo Holding AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forbo Holding AG'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.

Forbo Holding AG ROCE % Chart

Forbo Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Forbo Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
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Forbo Holding AG ROCE % Calculation

Forbo Holding AG'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 )
=90.6/( ( (975.8 - 218.3) + (971.9 - 203.8) )/ 2 )
=90.6/( (757.5+768.1)/ 2 )
=90.6/762.8
=11.88 %

Forbo Holding AG'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 )
=95.4/( ( (957.5 - 215.6) + (971.9 - 203.8) )/ 2 )
=95.4/( ( 741.9 + 768.1 )/ 2 )
=95.4/755
=12.64 %

(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 12.64% mean?
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) has a ROCE % of 12.64% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Forbo Holding AG's ROCE % too high?
Forbo Holding AG's current ROCE % is 12.64%. The Construction industry median ROCE % is 8.22. Forbo Holding AG's value of 12.64% is 53.8% above this industry median. Overall, Forbo Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forbo Holding AG's ROCE % compare to TT and JCI?
Forbo Holding AG's ROCE % of 12.64% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.22. Forbo Holding AG's value of 12.64% is 53.8% 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 Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.22, based on 1,754 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. Forbo Holding AG's current ROCE % of 12.64% is 53.8% 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 Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forbo Holding AG's current ROCE % is 12.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forbo Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF879.59, compared to a current price of CHF739.00 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 12.64% and 53.8% above the Construction industry median of 8.22. Forbo Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN), the current ROCE % is 12.64% 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF739.00 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF879.59. GuruFocus considers Forbo Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FORN:

  • ROCE %: 12.64%
  • GF Value™: CHF879.59 vs. price of CHF739.00 (16% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.8% above the Construction median

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

Forbo Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges FORNz:UK0QKD:UKFOZN:Germany
Address Lindenstrasse 8, P.O. Box 1339, Baar, CHE, CH-6341
Forbo Holding AG manufactures and sells flooring and movement systems. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The Flooring Systems segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells commercial and residential floor coverings, entrance flooring systems, and building and construction flooring adhesives to the construction and remodeling industries. The Movement Systems segment sells conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and flat modular belts, to the food, automotive, and fitness equipment industries. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, and also has its presence in Americas and Asia/Pacific and Africa.
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