Grupa RECYKL (WSE:GRC) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'll want to see a proven return on capital employed (ROCE) that is increasing, and secondly, an expanding base of capital employed. Ultimately, this demonstrates that it's a business that is reinvesting profits at increasing rates of return. However, after investigating Grupa RECYKL (WSE:GRC), we don't think it's current trends fit the mold of a multi-bagger.

Understanding Return On Capital Employed (ROCE)

For those that aren't sure what ROCE is, it measures the amount of pre-tax profits a company can generate from the capital employed in its business. The formula for this calculation on Grupa RECYKL is:

Return on Capital Employed = Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) ÷ (Total Assets - Current Liabilities)

0.087 = zł9.0m ÷ (zł134m - zł31m) (Based on the trailing twelve months to December 2020).

So, Grupa RECYKL has an ROCE of 8.7%. Ultimately, that's a low return and it under-performs the Commercial Services industry average of 13%.

See our latest analysis for Grupa RECYKL

Historical performance is a great place to start when researching a stock so above you can see the gauge for Grupa RECYKL's ROCE against it's prior returns. If you're interested in investigating Grupa RECYKL's past further, check out this free graph of past earnings, revenue and cash flow.

What The Trend Of ROCE Can Tell Us

The returns on capital haven't changed much for Grupa RECYKL in recent years. The company has employed 117% more capital in the last five years, and the returns on that capital have remained stable at 8.7%. This poor ROCE doesn't inspire confidence right now, and with the increase in capital employed, it's evident that the business isn't deploying the funds into high return investments.

Our Take On Grupa RECYKL's ROCE

In conclusion, Grupa RECYKL has been investing more capital into the business, but returns on that capital haven't increased. Investors must think there's better things to come because the stock has knocked it out of the park, delivering a 362% gain to shareholders who have held over the last five years. However, unless these underlying trends turn more positive, we wouldn't get our hopes up too high.

One more thing to note, we've identified 3 warning signs with Grupa RECYKL and understanding these should be part of your investment process.

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