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March 18, 2026 (Wednesday)

ROCE: The King of Quality Metrics in Value Investing

Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) is one of the most powerful metrics for identifying quality businesses. It measures how efficiently a company generates profits from its total capital — both equity and debt.

What is ROCE?

ROCE = EBIT / Capital Employed

Where Capital Employed = Total Assets – Current Liabilities

Why ROCE Matters More Than ROE

Unlike ROE, which only considers equity and can be inflated by high debt, ROCE accounts for all capital employed in the business. This gives investors a true picture of capital efficiency.

Case Study: Titan Biotech Ltd

Titan Biotech has shown an impressive ROCE trajectory:

5-year reinvestment trajectory
Figure 1. 5-year reinvestment trajectory — % of cash flow ploughed back into operations
  • 2020: ~18% ROCE
  • 2022: ~22% ROCE
  • 2024: 25%+ ROCE (Excellent)

This consistent improvement signals strong management and competitive advantages.

ROCE Benchmarks

  • Below 10%: Poor
  • 10-15%: Average
  • 15-25%: Good
  • Above 25%: Excellent

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Figure 2. RoCE compounding — Audited Titan FY25 numbers (illustrative)

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