CGROF (Character Group (The)) ROCE %: 14.03% (As of Feb. 2026)


CGROF Character Group (The) PLC CGROF
72 GF Score
Price $3.26
GF Value $2.68
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What is Character Group (The) ROCE %?

Character Group (The) CGROF +0.30% 72 ROCE % is 14.03% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CGROF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.68. The stock has 10 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. Character Group (The)'s annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 14.03%.

Character Group (The)  (OTCPK:CGROF) 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.

Character Group (The) ROCE % Related Terms

Character Group (The) ROCE % Historical Data

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Character Group (The) ROCE % Chart

Character Group (The) Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROCE %
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Character Group (The) Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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Character Group (The) ROCE % Calculation

Character Group (The)'s annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=-2.262/( ( (96.03 - 44.944) + (87.777 - 42.474) )/ 2 )
=-2.262/( (51.086+45.303)/ 2 )
=-2.262/48.1945
=-4.69 %

Character Group (The)'s ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=6.394/( ( (87.777 - 42.474) + (71.336 - 25.522) )/ 2 )
=6.394/( ( 45.303 + 45.814 )/ 2 )
=6.394/45.5585
=14.03 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 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 14.03% mean?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a ROCE % of 14.03% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Character Group (The)'s ROCE % too high?
Character Group (The)'s current ROCE % is 14.03%. The Travel & Leisure industry median ROCE % is 6.08. Character Group (The)'s value of 14.03% is 130.9% above this industry median. Overall, Character Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Character Group (The)'s ROCE % compare to AS and HAS?
Character Group (The)'s ROCE % of 14.03% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.08. Character Group (The)'s value of 14.03% is 130.9% 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 ROCE % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median ROCE % among Travel & Leisure companies is 6.08, based on 838 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. Character Group (The)'s current ROCE % of 14.03% is 130.9% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median ROCE % is 6.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Character Group (The)'s current ROCE % is 14.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Character Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a current ROCE % of 14.03%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.68, compared to a current price of $3.26 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 14.03% and 130.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 6.08. Character Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF), the current ROCE % is 14.03% as of Feb. 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.

Is Character Group (The) (CGROF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Character Group (The) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.26 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.68.

Key valuation signals for CGROF:

  • ROCE %: 14.03%
  • GF Value™: $2.68 vs. price of $3.26 (21.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 130.9% above the Travel & Leisure median

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

Character Group (The) Business Description

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Address 86-88 Coombe Road, 2nd Floor, New Malden, Surrey, GBR, KT3 4QS
Character Group (The) PLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of toys, games, and giftware, including licensed products based on film, television, comic, and digital characters. The Group designs and distributes a wide range of toys and playthings across Pre-school, Boys, Girls, and Activity and Crafts categories, with brands such as Goo Jit Zu, Peppa Pig, and Sticki Rolls. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, with operations across Europe and the rest of the world, and international expansion is a key area of focus. The Group partners on an exclusive basis with overseas toy producers, serves toy retailers, independent stores, and distributors, and generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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