ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Christie Group's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 37.77%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Christie Group's WACC % is 14.59%. Christie Group's ROC % is 23.52% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Christie Group generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
Christie Group (LSE:CTG) 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, Christie Group's WACC % is 14.59%. Christie Group's ROC % is 23.52% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Christie Group generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
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.
Christie Group ROC % Related Terms
Christie Group ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Christie 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.
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The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 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.
Christie Group (LSE:CTG) has a ROC % of 37.77% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Christie Group and its competitors.
Is Christie Group's ROC % too high?
Christie Group's current ROC % is 37.77%. The Business Services industry median ROC % is 5.93. Christie Group's value of 37.77% is 536.9% above this industry median. Overall, Christie Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Christie Group's ROC % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Christie Group's ROC % of 37.77% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.93. Christie Group's value of 37.77% is 536.9% 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 Business Services company?
The median ROC % among Business Services companies is 5.93, based on 1,075 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. Christie Group's current ROC % of 37.77% is 536.9% 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 Christie Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Christie Group's current ROC % is 37.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Christie Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Christie Group (LSE:CTG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.32, compared to a current price of £1.38 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 37.77% and 536.9% above the Business Services industry median of 5.93. Christie Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 Christie Group (LSE:CTG), the current ROC % is 37.77% 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 Christie Group (LSE:CTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Christie Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.38 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.32.
GuruFocus considers Christie Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CTG:
ROC %: 37.77%
GF Value™: £1.32 vs. price of £1.38 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 536.9% above the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Christie Group PLC fall into two divisions - Professional & Financial Services and Stock & Inventory Systems & Services. Professional & Financial Services principally covers business valuation, consultancy & agency, business mortgages & insurance services and business appraisal. Stock & Inventory Systems & Services covers stock audit & counting, consultancy, compliance and hospitality. The Group operating segments are defined as Professional & Financial Services, Stock & Inventory Systems & Services and Other, notably central service companies. The company's brands Christie & Co, Christie finance, Christie Insurance, Pinders, and Venners.
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