gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE) ROCE %: 4.42% (As of Dec. 2019)


What is gategroup Holding AG ROCE %?

gategroup Holding AG XSWX:GATE ROCE % is 4.42% as of Dec. 2019. The stock has 8 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. gategroup Holding AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was 4.42%.

gategroup Holding AG  (XSWX:GATE) 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.

gategroup Holding AG ROCE % Related Terms

gategroup Holding AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for gategroup 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.

gategroup Holding AG ROCE % Chart

gategroup Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.57 9.95 13.80 7.35 4.42

gategroup Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.57 9.95 13.80 7.35 4.42

gategroup Holding AG ROCE % Calculation

gategroup Holding AG's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2019 )  (A: Dec. 2018 )(A: Dec. 2019 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2019 )  (A: Dec. 2018 )(A: Dec. 2019 )
=81.1/( ( (3081.1 - 1300.9) + (3408.1 - 1516.1) )/ 2 )
=81.1/( (1780.2+1892)/ 2 )
=81.1/1836.1
=4.42 %

gategroup Holding AG's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2019 )  (Q: Dec. 2018 )(Q: Dec. 2019 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2019 )  (Q: Dec. 2018 )(Q: Dec. 2019 )
=81.1/( ( (3081.1 - 1300.9) + (3408.1 - 1516.1) )/ 2 )
=81.1/( ( 1780.2 + 1892 )/ 2 )
=81.1/1836.1
=4.42 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2019) 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 4.42% mean?
gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE) has a ROCE % of 4.42% as of Dec. 2019.
Is gategroup Holding AG's ROCE % too high?
gategroup Holding AG's current ROCE % is 4.42%. The Transportation industry median ROCE % is 7.74. gategroup Holding AG's value of 4.42% is 42.9% below this industry median.
How does gategroup Holding AG's ROCE % compare to CAAP and AAWW?
gategroup Holding AG's ROCE % of 4.42% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.74. gategroup Holding AG's value of 4.42% is 42.9% 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 Transportation company?
The median ROCE % among Transportation companies is 7.74, based on 997 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. gategroup Holding AG's current ROCE % of 4.42% is 42.9% 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 Transportation industry, the median ROCE % is 7.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. gategroup Holding AG's current ROCE % is 4.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is gategroup Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE) has a current ROCE % of 4.42%. The current ROCE % is 4.42% and 42.9% below the Transportation industry median of 7.74. 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 gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE), the current ROCE % is 4.42% as of Dec. 2019. 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.

gategroup Holding AG Business Description

Address Sagereistrasse 20, Glattbrugg, CHE, CH-8152
gategroup Holding AG is engaged in the operation of airline catering and provision of related services in Switzerland. It provides airline catering, retail and technology services, onboard service equipment, and supply chain and logistics solutions. Its segments include EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific regions.