RYCEF (Rolls-Royce Holdings) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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RYCEF Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC RYCEF
65 GF Score
Price $17.90
GF Value $7.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Rolls-Royce Holdings Profitability Rank?

Rolls-Royce Holdings RYCEF -4.10% 65 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates RYCEF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Rolls-Royce Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Rolls-Royce Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.16%. As of today, Rolls-Royce Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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RYCEF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Rolls-Royce Holdings's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Rolls-Royce Holdings Profitability Rank vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Rolls-Royce Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rolls-Royce Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Rolls-Royce Holdings Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Rolls-Royce Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 5.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Rolls-Royce Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=3161.981 / 15685.408
=20.16 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Rolls-Royce Holdings has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEF) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Rolls-Royce Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Rolls-Royce Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is Rolls-Royce Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Rolls-Royce Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Rolls-Royce Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rolls-Royce Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to SPCX and GE?
Rolls-Royce Holdings' Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, Rolls-Royce Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Rolls-Royce Holdings and its competitors. Rolls-Royce Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rolls-Royce Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.84, compared to a current price of $17.90 — trading 128.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Rolls-Royce Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEF), the current Profitability Rank is 5 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rolls-Royce Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $17.90 is trading 128.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.84. GuruFocus considers Rolls-Royce Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RYCEF:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $7.84 vs. price of $17.90 (128.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the RYCEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Rolls-Royce Holdings Business Description

Address 90 York Way, Kings Place, London, GBR, N1 9FX
Rolls-Royce operates three core business segments: civil aerospace, power systems, and defense. The civil aerospace segment builds engines powering wide-body aircraft, regional and business jets, and offers aftermarket services. Twenty years ago, the firm pioneered full-service flight hour contracts with the TotalCare package. Power systems provides power solutions to multiple end markets (defense, agriculture, marine, and power generation) while the defense business provides military, ground vehicle and naval propulsion solutions.
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