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Villars Holding Sees Uptick in Capital Efficiency, Sparking Investor Interest

The Swiss retailer Villars Holding (VTX:VILN) is showing promising signs of improved capital allocation, with its return on capital employed (ROCE) rising significantly over the past five years alongside increased investment. While its overall return remains below the industry average, the positive trajectory suggests potential for a turnaround.

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German Powerhouse FRIWO's Capital Efficiency Soars, Outpacing Industry Peers

The German electrical equipment manufacturer FRIWO AG demonstrates a masterclass in capital allocation, with its return on capital employed (ROCE) surging to an impressive 48%. This marks a dramatic turnaround from losses five years ago, achieved without a significant increase in its capital base, highlighting operational transformation and efficient reinvestment.

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Redwire Corporation: The Quiet Enabler of the New Space Race

Beyond the headlines of rocket launches, companies building the critical infrastructure for the orbital economy are gaining strategic importance. Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), with its niche technologies powering everything from lunar missions to potential space-based data centers, presents a compelling, if complex, investment thesis in the burgeoning space sector.

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JAG Berhad's Capital Efficiency Under Scrutiny as Returns Lag Industry Peers

The Malaysian commercial services firm JAG Berhad (KLSE:JAG) faces questions over its capital allocation strategy, with its Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) falling to 0.4%—significantly below the industry average. While the company has increased capital investment, the corresponding returns have not materialized, raising concerns among analysts about its long-term growth trajectory.