{"id":19481,"date":"2025-07-08T06:31:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T06:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/?post_type=personal-finance&#038;p=19481"},"modified":"2025-07-08T06:31:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T06:31:45","slug":"difference-between-roce-and-roe","status":"publish","type":"personal-finance","link":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/personal-finance\/difference-between-roce-and-roe\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between ROCE and ROE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>To choose the right stock in the share market, it is very important to understand the financial health of the company. Two important ratios ROE (Return on Equity) and ROCE (Return on Capital Employed) help a lot in this. Both these metrics show how profitably the company is using its capital.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important for today&#8217;s investors to know the true meaning of ROCE and ROE in the share market, how they are different and how to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/personal-finance\/difference-between-roce-and-roe\/#What_is_ROE\" title=\"What is ROE?\">What is ROE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/personal-finance\/difference-between-roce-and-roe\/#What_is_ROCE\" title=\"What is ROCE?\">What is ROCE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/personal-finance\/difference-between-roce-and-roe\/#ROE_vs_ROCE_Key_Differences\" title=\"ROE vs ROCE : Key Differences\">ROE vs ROCE : Key Differences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/personal-finance\/difference-between-roce-and-roe\/#Which_Ratio_Is_Better_for_Investors\" title=\"Which Ratio Is Better for Investors?\">Which Ratio Is Better for Investors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/personal-finance\/difference-between-roce-and-roe\/#Practical_Example_Comparing_Two_Companies\" title=\"Practical Example : Comparing Two Companies\">Practical Example : Comparing Two Companies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/personal-finance\/difference-between-roce-and-roe\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\" title=\"Common Mistakes to Avoid\u00a0\">Common Mistakes to Avoid\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/personal-finance\/difference-between-roce-and-roe\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/personal-finance\/difference-between-roce-and-roe\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-roe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ROE\"><\/span>What is ROE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ROE, i.e. Return on Equity, tells how much profit the company is making from its shareholders&#8217; money. It is calculated using this formula:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Formula : <\/strong>ROE = Net Profit \u00f7 Shareholders Equity \u00d7 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a company has a high ROE, it means that it is using its investors&#8217; capital well. Generally, an ROE of 15% or above is considered good. ROE matters more in sectors where capital requirement is less like technology and finance industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Suppose a company has a net profit of \u20b950 crore and shareholders equity is \u20b9250 crore,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, ROE = (50 \u00f7 250) \u00d7 100 = 20%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means the company is earning a profit of \u20b920 on every \u20b9100 of capital invested by shareholders. So, ROE is an important metric, especially when it comes to long term investing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-roce\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ROCE\"><\/span>What is ROCE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ROCE stands for Return on Capital Employed. ROCE shows how much a company has earned using its total capital resources (i.e. equity + debt). This metric is especially important for capital intensive companies that rely on both debt and shareholder\u2019s equity to earn profits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Formula : ROCE = (EBIT \u00f7 Capital Employed) \u00d7 100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>where,<strong> EBIT = <\/strong>Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example :<\/strong> If a company has EBIT of \u20b960 crores and total capital of \u20b9300 crores, then ROCE will be 20%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ROCE =&nbsp; (60<strong> <\/strong>\u00f7<strong> <\/strong>300) \u00d7 100 = 20%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning, the company is earning \u20b920 from every \u20b9100 of total capital, indicating its strong financial performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-roe-vs-roce-key-differences\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ROE_vs_ROCE_Key_Differences\"><\/span>ROE vs ROCE : Key Differences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Parameter<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">ROE (Return on Equity)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">ROCE (Return on Capital Employed)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Objective<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Measures the return generated on shareholders&#8217; equity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Measures the return generated on total capital employed (equity + debt)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Formula<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Net Profit \u00f7 Shareholders&#8217; Equity \u00d7 100<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">EBIT \u00f7 (Equity + Debt) \u00d7 100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Capital Considered<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Only shareholders\u2019 equity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Both shareholders\u2019 equity and borrowed capital (debt)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">What It Indicates<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How efficiently a company generates profit using owners\u2019 funds<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How efficiently a company uses all available capital to generate operating profits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Impact of Debt<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">High debt can artificially inflate ROE<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Debt is included, so it reflects a more accurate financial performance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Best for Sectors<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Asset-light sectors like IT and Banking<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Capital-intensive sectors like Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Oil &amp; Gas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Reliability<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Less reliable in highly leveraged companies<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">More transparent and reliable across different capital structures<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Long-Term Perspective<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Can sometimes show better short-term returns<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Better suited for long-term performance evaluation, especially for companies with debt<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-ratio-is-better-for-investors\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Ratio_Is_Better_for_Investors\"><\/span>Which Ratio Is Better for Investors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us look at practical applications of these ratios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-1-when-is-roe-more-useful\">1. When is ROE more useful?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ROE matters the most when the company has little or no debt, such as in IT or finance companies. In such cases, this ratio shows how well the company is earning returns on its shareholders&#8217; capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-2-when-is-roce-more-reliable\">2. When is ROCE more reliable?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the company is in a capital-intensive sector, such as manufacturing, power or infrastructure, ROCE gives a more accurate picture. Because this ratio takes into account both debt and equity and tells how much profit the company is earning from the total capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-3-impact-of-debt-on-both-ratios\">3. Impact of debt on both ratios?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes ROE looks very good, but the reason for that might be the company&#8217;s high debt. ROCE clears this confusion because it also includes debt while calculating returns, which gives an idea of \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bthe real efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-4-why-look-at-both-together\">4. Why look at both together?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are thinking of long term investment, then both ROE and ROCE should be looked at together. ROE shows how much profit the shareholders are getting, while ROCE gives an understanding of how efficiently the company has used all its resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practical-example-comparing-two-companies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Example_Comparing_Two_Companies\"><\/span>Practical Example : Comparing Two Companies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Company A vs Company B \u2013 Comparison of ROE and ROCE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial Data (\u20b9 in <strong>Crores<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Parameter<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Company A<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Company B<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Shareholders\u2019 Equity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b980 Cr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b9140 Cr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Long-Term Debt<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b9120 Cr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b9220 Cr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Capital Employed<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b9200 Cr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b9360 Cr<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-income-statement-highlights-in-crores\">Income Statement Highlights (\u20b9 in Crores) :\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Income Statement<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Company A<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Company B<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">EBIT<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b950 Cr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b970 Cr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Interest Expense<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b912 Cr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b930 Cr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">PBT<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b938 Cr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b940 Cr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tax<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b98 Cr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b910 Cr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Net Profit<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b930 Cr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20b930 Cr<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ROE = (Net Profit \u00f7 Shareholders\u2019 Equity ) X 100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Company A: ROE = (30 \u00f7 80)X 100 \u00a0 = 37.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company B: ROE = (30 \u00f7 140) X 100\u00a0 = 21.4%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ROCE = (EBIT \u00f7 Capital Employed )&nbsp; X 100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Company A ROCE = (50 \u00f7 200)X 100 \u00a0 = 25%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company B ROCE = (70 \u00f7 360) X 100\u00a0 = 19.4%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Company A<\/strong>&nbsp; has a total capital of \u20b9200 crore (equity of \u20b980 crore and loan of \u20b9120 crore). With this capital, the company earned a great return of 37.5% ROE and 25% ROCE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Company B<\/strong> has a total capital of \u20b9360 crore, with equity of \u20b9140 crore and loan of \u20b9220 crore, but even then its ROE was only 21.4% and ROCE was 19.4%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This comparison clearly shows that:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Company A <\/strong>earned more returns with less capital \u2013 meaning its business is more effective and capital-efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Company B<\/strong> did not show the same efficiency even after investing more money, meaning the use of capital was not that effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bottom line: <\/strong>Just having a lot of capital is not enough; what matters is how wisely that capital is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-mistakes-to-avoid\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\"><\/span>Common Mistakes to Avoid\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the common mistakes to avoid while analysing equities using ROCE and ROE are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Investing just by looking at high ROE : <\/strong>High ROE is not always a good sign. Many times companies take huge loans to show high ROE, which hides the real profitability. That is why it is important to look at ROCE and debt level along with ROE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ignoring ROCE, especially in capital-intensive sectors : <\/strong>In companies that invest heavily in assets (such as steel, infrastructure or manufacturing), ROCE matters more. Ignoring it means ignoring the actual efficiency of the company in generating profits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Looking at data of only one year : <\/strong>Taking a decision by looking at only one year&#8217;s ROE or ROCE numbers can be a big mistake. One should always look at trends of 3\u20135 years to get an idea of \u200b\u200bconsistency and sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not comparing with industry average : <\/strong>Every company belongs to a specific industry with some unique characteristics. Technology companies are usually capital-light, while utilities or infrastructure firms require substantial investment. It is important to compare ROE and ROCE with the sector average.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immediately considering low ROE as negative : <\/strong>Some mature and steady companies may have low ROE, but they give consistent dividends and stable cash flow. In such a situation, do not take investment decisions just by looking at the numbers, also look at the business model and long-term performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both ROCE and ROE show the company&#8217;s earning capacity from different perspectives. ROE tells how much return the company is earning from shareholders&#8217; capital, while ROCE shows the returns earned by utilization of the entire capital. It is not right to take a decision by looking at only one ratio. Smart investors identify the real strength of the company by looking at both together. It is essential to consult a financial advisor before investing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">S.NO.<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Check Out These Interesting Posts You Might Enjoy!<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/market-order-vs-limit-order\/\">Market Order Vs Limit Order: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/ipo\/difference-between-ipo-and-fpo\/\">Difference Between IPO and FPO<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/mutual-funds-vs-direct-investing-differences-pros-cons-and-suitability\/\">Mutual Funds vs Direct Investing: Differences, Pros, Cons, and Suitability<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/personal-finance\/difference-between-rupay-and-visa-card\/\">Difference Between RuPay and Visa Card<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/tata-technologies-vs-tcs\/\">Tata Technologies Vs TCS: Which is Better?<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">What is the key difference between ROE and ROCE?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">ROE shows the return on equity only, whereas ROCE shows the return on total capital (debt + equity).<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Which is better: ROE or ROCE?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Both convey important insights about the company\u2019s performance and must be used together to analyze the company.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Can a company have high ROE but low ROCE?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Yes, this can happen if the company has taken a lot of debt.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Is ROCE important for companies with a lot of\u00a0 debt?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Of course, ROCE shows how much profit the company is earning from its total capital, which includes debt.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">How many years of ROE\/ROCE data should we analyze?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Consistency of company\u2019s financial performance can be understood by looking at the data of at least 3 to 5 years.<\/p><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To choose the right stock in the share market, it is very important to understand the financial health of the company. Two important ratios ROE (Return on Equity) and ROCE (Return on Capital Employed) help a lot in this. 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