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1-800-FLOWERS.COM (NASDAQ:FLWS) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? 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. In light of that, when we looked at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (NASDAQ:FLWS) and its ROCE trend, we weren't exactly thrilled.

What is 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 1-800-FLOWERS.COM is:

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

0.098 = US$84m ÷ (US$1.1b - US$268m) (Based on the trailing twelve months to March 2022).

Therefore, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has an ROCE of 9.8%. In absolute terms, that's a low return but it's around the Online Retail industry average of 11%.

Check out our latest analysis for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM

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In the above chart we have measured 1-800-FLOWERS.COM's prior ROCE against its prior performance, but the future is arguably more important. If you'd like, you can check out the forecasts from the analysts covering 1-800-FLOWERS.COM here for free.

What Does the ROCE Trend For 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Tell Us?

In terms of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM's historical ROCE trend, it doesn't exactly demand attention. The company has consistently earned 9.8% for the last five years, and the capital employed within the business has risen 104% in that time. 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.

The Bottom Line

In summary, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has simply been reinvesting capital and generating the same low rate of return as before. And investors may be recognizing these trends since the stock has only returned a total of 6.2% to shareholders over the last five years. Therefore, if you're looking for a multi-bagger, we'd propose looking at other options.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM does have some risks, we noticed 3 warning signs (and 1 which is potentially serious) we think you should know about.

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