Pulsar Group (FRA:8TB) ROC %: 4.64% (As of Nov. 2025)

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FRA:8TB Pulsar Group PLC FRA:8TB
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What is Pulsar Group ROC %?

Pulsar Group FRA:8TB -0.52% 35 ROC % is 4.64% as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:8TB with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.57. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Pulsar Group's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 4.64%.

As of today (2026-07-20), Pulsar Group's WACC % is 7.94%. Pulsar Group's ROC % is 1.58% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Pulsar Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Pulsar Group  (FRA:8TB) ROC % Explanation

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Pulsar Group's WACC % is 7.94%. Pulsar Group's ROC % is 1.58% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Pulsar Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


Pulsar Group ROC % Related Terms


Pulsar Group ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pulsar Group's ROC % can be seen below:

* 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.

Pulsar Group ROC % Chart

Pulsar Group Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.72 -3.36 -1.06 1.10 1.50

Pulsar Group Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
ROC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.75 -0.97 3.33 -1.36 4.64
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Pulsar Group ROC % Calculation

Pulsar Group's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Nov. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Nov. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=1.864 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (127.84 + 120.952)/ 2 )
=1.864/124.396
=1.50 %

where

Pulsar Group's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: May. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=5.526 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (117.462 + 120.952)/ 2 )
=5.526/119.207
=4.64 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of 4.64% mean?
Pulsar Group (FRA:8TB) has a ROC % of 4.64% as of Nov. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Pulsar Group and its competitors.
Is Pulsar Group's ROC % too high?
Pulsar Group's current ROC % is 4.64%. The Software industry median ROC % is 3.13. Pulsar Group's value of 4.64% is 48.2% above this industry median. Overall, Pulsar Group has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pulsar Group's ROC % compare to UBER and SHOP?
Pulsar Group's ROC % of 4.64% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.13. Pulsar Group's value of 4.64% is 48.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Software company?
The median ROC % among Software companies is 3.13, based on 2,831 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pulsar Group's current ROC % of 4.64% is 48.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Pulsar Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC % is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pulsar Group's current ROC % is 4.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pulsar Group stock overvalued right now?
Pulsar Group (FRA:8TB) has a current ROC % of 4.64%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.57, compared to a current price of €0.38 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 4.64% and 48.2% above the Software industry median of 3.13. Pulsar Group's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pulsar Group (FRA:8TB), the current ROC % is 4.64% as of Nov. 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 Pulsar Group (FRA:8TB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pulsar Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.38 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.57.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8TB:

  • ROC %: 4.64%
  • GF Value™: €0.57 vs. price of €0.38 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.2% above the Software median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8TB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pulsar Group Business Description

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Address 10 Northburgh Street, Northburgh House, London, GBR, EC1V 0AT
Pulsar Group PLC is a technology-led company delivering SaaS products that address the fundamental business needs of customers in the marketing, communications, and media industries. Its portfolio includes Isentia, which is the market's dominant media monitoring, intelligence, and insights solution provider; Pulsar, the audience intelligence and social listening platform; Vuelio, which provides monitoring, insight, engagement, and evaluation tools for politics, editorial, and social media in one place; and ResponseSource, the network that connects journalists and influencers to the PR and communications industry. Geographically, the company operates in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe excluding the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Asia, and the rest of the world.
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