Blu Label Unlimited Group (JSE:BLU) ROC %: -86.60% (As of Nov. 2025)


JSE:BLU Blu Label Unlimited Group Ltd JSE:BLU
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Price R7.69
GF Value R4.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Blu Label Unlimited Group ROC %?

Blu Label Unlimited Group JSE:BLU +1.59% 50 ROC % is -86.60% as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:BLU with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.19 (Significantly Overvalued). 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 %. Blu Label Unlimited Group's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was -86.60%.

As of today (2026-06-28), Blu Label Unlimited Group's WACC % is 18.37%. Blu Label Unlimited Group's ROC % is -36.69% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Blu Label Unlimited Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Blu Label Unlimited Group  (JSE:BLU) 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, Blu Label Unlimited Group's WACC % is 18.37%. Blu Label Unlimited Group's ROC % is -36.69% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Blu Label Unlimited 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.


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Blu Label Unlimited Group ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blu Label Unlimited 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.

Blu Label Unlimited Group ROC % Chart

Blu Label Unlimited Group Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
ROC %
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Blu Label Unlimited Group Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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Blu Label Unlimited Group ROC % Calculation

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

ROC % (A: May. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: May. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: May. 2025 ))/ count )
=1525.005 * ( 1 - 5.48% )/( (9234.106 + 12990.015)/ 2 )
=1441.434726/11112.0605
=12.97 %

where

Invested Capital(A: May. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=15137.339 - 5006.375 - ( 896.858 - max(0, 6673.349 - 9806.556+896.858))
=9234.106

Invested Capital(A: May. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=19769.896 - 5546.703 - ( 1233.178 - max(0, 8888.405 - 13199.224+1233.178))
=12990.015

Blu Label Unlimited 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 )
=-8835.528 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (12990.015 + 7415.826)/ 2 )
=-8835.528/10202.9205
=-86.60 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: May. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=19769.896 - 5546.703 - ( 1233.178 - max(0, 8888.405 - 13199.224+1233.178))
=12990.015

Invested Capital(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=13781.547 - 6728.555 - ( 2682.384 - max(0, 8447.424 - 8084.59+2682.384))
=7415.826

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 -86.60% mean?
Blu Label Unlimited Group (JSE:BLU) has a ROC % of -86.60% as of Nov. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Blu Label Unlimited Group and its competitors.
Is Blu Label Unlimited Group's ROC % too high?
Blu Label Unlimited Group's current ROC % is -86.60%. Overall, Blu Label Unlimited Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blu Label Unlimited Group's ROC % compare to TMUS and VZ?
Blu Label Unlimited Group's ROC % of -86.60% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.53. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROC % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.53, based on 364 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. 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 Blu Label Unlimited Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROC % is 4.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blu Label Unlimited Group's current ROC % is -86.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blu Label Unlimited Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blu Label Unlimited Group (JSE:BLU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.19, compared to a current price of R7.69 — trading 83.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -86.60%. Blu Label Unlimited Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Blu Label Unlimited Group (JSE:BLU), the current ROC % is -86.60% 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 Blu Label Unlimited Group (JSE:BLU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blu Label Unlimited Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R7.69 is trading 83.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R4.19. GuruFocus considers Blu Label Unlimited Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BLU:

  • ROC %: -86.60%
  • GF Value™: R4.19 vs. price of R7.69 (83.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Blu Label Unlimited Group Business Description

Address 75 Grayston Drive, Corner Benmore Road, Morningside Extension 5, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Blu Label Unlimited Group Ltd's business is the virtual distribution of secure electronic tokens of value and transactional services across an international footprint of touch points. It is a digital distribution company specializing in prepaid products and the electronic distribution of virtual merchandise and value-added services. Products and services include airtime, electricity, UNIPIN, vouchers, tickets, airtime-CHAT 4 CHANGE, starter packs, contracts, direct top-up, money transfer, RICA, water, mobile devices, and accessories. The company segments include Africa Distribution and Corporate.
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