Yahoo Finance Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Chindata Group Holdings (NASDAQ:CD)
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key financial metrics. Ideally, a business will show two trends; firstly a growing return on capital employed (ROCE) and secondly, an increasing amount of capital employed. Put simply, these types of businesses are compounding machines, meaning they are continually reinvesting their earnings at ever-higher rates of return. Speaking of which, we noticed some great changes in Chindata Group Holdings' (NASDAQ:CD) returns on capital, so let's have a look.
What is Return On Capital Employed (ROCE)?
If you haven't worked with ROCE before, it measures the 'return' (pre-tax profit) a company generates from capital employed in its business. To calculate this metric for Chindata Group Holdings, this is the formula:
Return on Capital Employed = Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) ÷ (Total Assets - Current Liabilities)
0.055 = CN¥806m ÷ (CN¥19b - CN¥4.1b) (Based on the trailing twelve months to March 2022).
Therefore, Chindata Group Holdings has an ROCE of 5.5%. Ultimately, that's a low return and it under-performs the IT industry average of 12%.
View our latest analysis for Chindata Group Holdings
Above you can see how the current ROCE for Chindata Group Holdings compares to its prior returns on capital, but there's only so much you can tell from the past. If you're interested, you can view the analysts predictions in our free report on analyst forecasts for the company.
The Trend Of ROCE
We're delighted to see that Chindata Group Holdings is reaping rewards from its investments and is now generating some pre-tax profits. The company was generating losses three years ago, but now it's earning 5.5% which is a sight for sore eyes. And unsurprisingly, like most companies trying to break into the black, Chindata Group Holdings is utilizing 469% more capital than it was three years ago. We like this trend, because it tells us the company has profitable reinvestment opportunities available to it, and if it continues going forward that can lead to a multi-bagger performance.
The Key Takeaway
Overall, Chindata Group Holdings gets a big tick from us thanks in most part to the fact that it is now profitable and is reinvesting in its business. And since the stock has fallen 53% over the last year, there might be an opportunity here. So researching this company further and determining whether or not these trends will continue seems justified.
If you'd like to know more about Chindata Group Holdings, we've spotted 2 warning signs, and 1 of them is concerning.
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