Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISPE) ROCE %: 19.53% (As of Dec. 2025)


XSWX:LISPE Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG XSWX:LISPE
82 GF Score
Price CHF9,785.00
GF Value CHF12,696.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ROCE %?

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG XSWX:LISPE +3.33% 82 ROCE % is 19.53% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LISPE with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF12,696.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.53%.

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG  (XSWX:LISPE) 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.

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ROCE % Related Terms

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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.

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ROCE % Chart

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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 9.09 10.86 13.26 13.64 13.47

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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 18.01 9.80 18.07 7.53 19.53
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Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ROCE % Calculation

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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 )
=975.6/( ( (9156.9 - 2011.5) + (9098.7 - 1759.9) )/ 2 )
=975.6/( (7145.4+7338.8)/ 2 )
=975.6/7242.1
=13.47 %

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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 )
=1413.4/( ( (8565.2 - 1429.1) + (9098.7 - 1759.9) )/ 2 )
=1413.4/( ( 7136.1 + 7338.8 )/ 2 )
=1413.4/7237.45
=19.53 %

(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 19.53% mean?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISPE) has a ROCE % of 19.53% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's ROCE % too high?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current ROCE % is 19.53%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 19.53% is 122.6% above this industry median. Overall, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's ROCE % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's ROCE % of 19.53% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 19.53% is 122.6% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.78, based on 1,938 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current ROCE % of 19.53% is 122.6% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current ROCE % is 19.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISPE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF12,696.87, compared to a current price of CHF9,785.00 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 19.53% and 122.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.78. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISPE), the current ROCE % is 19.53% 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISPE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF9,785.00 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF12,696.87. GuruFocus considers Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LISPE:

  • ROCE %: 19.53%
  • GF Value™: CHF12,696.87 vs. price of CHF9,785.00 (22.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 122.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Business Description

Address Seestrasse 204, Kilchberg, CHE, CH-8802
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought US-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (47% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (40%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes more than 620 own stores.
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