Lulu Retail Holdings (ADX:LULU) ROCE %: 12.35% (As of Mar. 2026)

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ADX:LULU Lulu Retail Holdings PLC ADX:LULU
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What is Lulu Retail Holdings ROCE %?

Lulu Retail Holdings ADX:LULU 19 ROCE % is 12.35% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ADX:LULU with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Lulu Retail Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.35%.

Lulu Retail Holdings  (ADX:LULU) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Lulu Retail Holdings ROCE % Related Terms

Lulu Retail Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lulu Retail Holdings's ROCE % 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.

Lulu Retail Holdings ROCE % Chart

Lulu Retail Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
4.19 5.56 11.12 12.75 13.16

Lulu Retail Holdings Quarterly Data
Dec21 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.88 14.20 11.07 11.25 12.35
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Lulu Retail Holdings ROCE % Calculation

Lulu Retail Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=1435.719/( ( (20019.453 - 9262.92) + (19981.243 - 8918.905) )/ 2 )
=1435.719/( (10756.533+11062.338)/ 2 )
=1435.719/10909.4355
=13.16 %

Lulu Retail Holdings's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1400.188/( ( (19981.243 - 8918.905) + (20915.839 - 9310.805) )/ 2 )
=1400.188/( ( 11062.338 + 11605.034 )/ 2 )
=1400.188/11333.686
=12.35 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 12.35% mean?
Lulu Retail Holdings (ADX:LULU) has a ROCE % of 12.35% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Lulu Retail Holdings' ROCE % too high?
Lulu Retail Holdings' current ROCE % is 12.35%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROCE % is 7.66. Lulu Retail Holdings' value of 12.35% is 61.2% above this industry median. Overall, Lulu Retail Holdings has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lulu Retail Holdings' ROCE % compare to DDS and M?
Lulu Retail Holdings' ROCE % of 12.35% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.66. Lulu Retail Holdings' value of 12.35% is 61.2% 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 ROCE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.66, based on 1,117 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lulu Retail Holdings's current ROCE % of 12.35% is 61.2% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lulu Retail Holdings's current ROCE % is 12.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lulu Retail Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Lulu Retail Holdings (ADX:LULU) has a current ROCE % of 12.35%. The current ROCE % is 12.35% and 61.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.66. Lulu Retail Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lulu Retail Holdings (ADX:LULU), the current ROCE % is 12.35% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Lulu Retail Holdings Business Description

Address Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, P.O Box 2405, 24, Al Sila Towers, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Lulu Retail Holdings PLC is a full-line retailer with stores in all GCC countries (pan-GCC retailer) by selling space, with sales (retail sales value), and the number of stores. The Group operates retail stores under the LuLu brand in the UAE, the KSA, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and other countries. It has an omnichannel presence in the form of three formats of brick-and-mortar stores catering to various shopping occasions: hypermarkets (one-stop shop), express stores (everyday shopping), and mini markets (grab and go). Additionally, the Group has an e-commerce presence through its website and mobile application, supported by a partnership with Amazon in the UAE. Its reportable segments are: UAE, which generates the maximum revenue, Qatar, KSA, Oman, and Kuwait.
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