There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two trends; firstly a growing return on capital employed (ROCE) and secondly, an increasing amount of capital employed. Basically this means that a company has profitable initiatives that it can continue to reinvest in, which is a trait of a compounding machine. So when we looked at Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:CELH) and its trend of ROCE, we really liked what we saw.

Return On Capital Employed (ROCE): What Is It?

For those who don't know, ROCE is a measure of a company's yearly pre-tax profit (its return), relative to the capital employed in the business. To calculate this metric for Celsius Holdings, this is the formula:

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

0.16 = US$233m ÷ (US$1.7b - US$289m) (Based on the trailing twelve months to September 2024).

Thus, Celsius Holdings has an ROCE of 16%. In absolute terms, that's a pretty normal return, and it's somewhat close to the Beverage industry average of 17%.

See our latest analysis for Celsius Holdings

Above you can see how the current ROCE for Celsius Holdings compares to its prior returns on capital, but there's only so much you can tell from the past. If you'd like to see what analysts are forecasting going forward, you should check out our free analyst report for Celsius Holdings .

What Can We Tell From Celsius Holdings' ROCE Trend?

Celsius Holdings is displaying some positive trends. The numbers show that in the last five years, the returns generated on capital employed have grown considerably to 16%. The amount of capital employed has increased too, by 2,133%. The increasing returns on a growing amount of capital is common amongst multi-baggers and that's why we're impressed.

Our Take On Celsius Holdings' ROCE

A company that is growing its returns on capital and can consistently reinvest in itself is a highly sought after trait, and that's what Celsius Holdings has. And with the stock having performed exceptionally well over the last five years, these patterns are being accounted for by investors. So given the stock has proven it has promising trends, it's worth researching the company further to see if these trends are likely to persist.

While Celsius Holdings looks impressive, no company is worth an infinite price. The intrinsic value infographic for CELH helps visualize whether it is currently trading for a fair price.

While Celsius Holdings may not currently earn the highest returns, we've compiled a list of companies that currently earn more than 25% return on equity. Check out this free list here.

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