Serval Resources (LSE:SRVL) ROC %: -380.12% (As of Nov. 2025)

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What is Serval Resources ROC %?

Serval Resources LSE:SRVL 19 ROC % is -380.12% as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:SRVL with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 2 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 %. Serval Resources's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was -380.12%.

As of today (2026-07-14), Serval Resources's WACC % is 10.94%. Serval Resources's ROC % is -333.41% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Serval Resources earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Serval Resources  (LSE:SRVL) 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, Serval Resources's WACC % is 10.94%. Serval Resources's ROC % is -333.41% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Serval Resources 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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Serval Resources ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Serval Resources'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.

Serval Resources ROC % Chart

Serval Resources Annual Data
Trend Nov18 Nov19 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -453.06 -74.32 -575.77 -1,293.44 -315.82

Serval Resources Semi-Annual Data
May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 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 -3,217.18 -2,085.25 -1,679.52 -246.71 -380.12
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Serval Resources ROC % Calculation

Serval Resources'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 )
=-1.028 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (0.06 + 0.591)/ 2 )
=-1.028/0.3255
=-315.82 %

where

Serval Resources'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 )
=-1.644 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (0.274 + 0.591)/ 2 )
=-1.644/0.4325
=-380.12 %

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 -380.12% mean?
Serval Resources (LSE:SRVL) has a ROC % of -380.12% as of Nov. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Serval Resources and its competitors.
Is Serval Resources' ROC % too high?
Serval Resources' current ROC % is -380.12%. Overall, Serval Resources has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serval Resources' ROC % compare to SCCO and FCX?
Serval Resources' ROC % of -380.12% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROC % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Serval Resources and its competitors. Serval Resources's current ROC % is -380.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Serval Resources stock overvalued right now?
Serval Resources (LSE:SRVL) has a current ROC % of -380.12%. The current ROC % is -380.12%. Serval Resources' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 2 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 Serval Resources (LSE:SRVL), the current ROC % is -380.12% 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.

Serval Resources Business Description

Address c/o Arch Law Limited, 8 Bishopsgate, Floor 2, Huckletree, London, GBR, EC2N 4BQ
Serval Resources PLC is engaged in mining and exploration business. By securing exploration and development assets in the upcoming copper belts of Namibia, Botswana, and Cote d'Ivoire, the Company will be strategically positioned to capitalise on the rising demand for sustainable copper and associated metals, driven by the world-wide energy transition and the need for responsible, independent supply chains. These regions remain relatively under-explored in contrast to their high potential.
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