Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) ROCE %: 14.78% (As of Nov. 2025)


CHIX:FDEVL Frontier Developments PLC CHIX:FDEVL
49 GF Score
Price £4.02
GF Value £2.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Frontier Developments ROCE %?

Frontier Developments CHIX:FDEVL -0.68% 49 ROCE % is 14.78% as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FDEVL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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. Frontier Developments's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 14.78%.

Frontier Developments  (CHIX:FDEVl) 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.

Frontier Developments ROCE % Related Terms

Frontier Developments ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontier Developments'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.

Frontier Developments ROCE % Chart

Frontier Developments Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.72 1.07 -20.25 -25.21 12.46

Frontier Developments 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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Frontier Developments ROCE % Calculation

Frontier Developments's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: May. 2025 )  (A: May. 2024 )(A: May. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: May. 2025 )  (A: May. 2024 )(A: May. 2025 )
=13.451/( ( (117.385 - 17.195) + (130.693 - 14.958) )/ 2 )
=13.451/( (100.19+115.735)/ 2 )
=13.451/107.9625
=12.46 %

Frontier Developments's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2025 )  (Q: May. 2025 )(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2025 )  (Q: May. 2025 )(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=16.928/( ( (130.693 - 14.958) + (136.589 - 23.269) )/ 2 )
=16.928/( ( 115.735 + 113.32 )/ 2 )
=16.928/114.5275
=14.78 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) 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 14.78% mean?
Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) has a ROCE % of 14.78% as of Nov. 2025.
Is Frontier Developments' ROCE % too high?
Frontier Developments' current ROCE % is 14.78%. The Interactive Media industry median ROCE % is 3.15. Frontier Developments' value of 14.78% is 369.2% above this industry median. Overall, Frontier Developments has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Developments' ROCE % compare to NTES and EA?
Frontier Developments' ROCE % of 14.78% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.15. Frontier Developments' value of 14.78% is 369.2% 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median ROCE % among Interactive Media companies is 3.15, based on 545 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. Frontier Developments's current ROCE % of 14.78% is 369.2% 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 Interactive Media industry, the median ROCE % is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Developments's current ROCE % is 14.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.80, compared to a current price of £4.02 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 14.78% and 369.2% above the Interactive Media industry median of 3.15. Frontier Developments' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL), the current ROCE % is 14.78% 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.02 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.80. GuruFocus considers Frontier Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FDEVL:

  • ROCE %: 14.78%
  • GF Value™: £2.80 vs. price of £4.02 (43.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 369.2% above the Interactive Media median

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

Frontier Developments Business Description

Other Exchanges FRRDF:USAFDEV:UK5FD:Germany
Address Milton Road, 26 Science Park, Cambridge, GBR, CB4 0FP
Frontier Developments PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that develops and publishes video games for personal computers and consoles. The company is known for titles such as the Elite series, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. It operates through game development and publishing, using in-house technology to create and distribute interactive entertainment software. Frontier Developments has one operating segment, being revenue from publishing games and revenue from other streams such as royalties and licensing. The majority of revenue is generated from Publishing revenue.
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