Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) ROCE %: 6.98% (As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:FRANL Franchise Brands PLC CHIX:FRANL
71 GF Score
Price £1.48
GF Value £1.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Franchise Brands ROCE %?

Franchise Brands CHIX:FRANL +2.78% 71 ROCE % is 6.98% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FRANL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 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. Franchise Brands's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.98%.

Franchise Brands  (CHIX:FRANl) 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.

Franchise Brands ROCE % Related Terms

Franchise Brands ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franchise Brands'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.

Franchise Brands ROCE % Chart

Franchise Brands Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Franchise Brands Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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Franchise Brands ROCE % Calculation

Franchise Brands'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 )
=18.278/( ( (373.299 - 46.406) + (372.671 - 58.551) )/ 2 )
=18.278/( (326.893+314.12)/ 2 )
=18.278/320.5065
=5.70 %

Franchise Brands's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=21.838/( ( (372.671 - 58.551) + (377.053 - 65.359) )/ 2 )
=21.838/( ( 314.12 + 311.694 )/ 2 )
=21.838/312.907
=6.98 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 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 6.98% mean?
Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) has a ROCE % of 6.98% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Franchise Brands' ROCE % too high?
Franchise Brands' current ROCE % is 6.98%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 9.00. Franchise Brands' value of 6.98% is 22.4% below this industry median. Overall, Franchise Brands has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franchise Brands' ROCE % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Franchise Brands' ROCE % of 6.98% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.00. Franchise Brands' value of 6.98% is 22.4% below 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 Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 9.00, based on 1,068 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. Franchise Brands's current ROCE % of 6.98% is 22.4% below 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 Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 9.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franchise Brands's current ROCE % is 6.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franchise Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.77, compared to a current price of £1.48 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.98% and 22.4% below the Business Services industry median of 9.00. Franchise Brands' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL), the current ROCE % is 6.98% as of Jun. 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 Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.48 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.77. GuruFocus considers Franchise Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FRANL:

  • ROCE %: 6.98%
  • GF Value™: £1.77 vs. price of £1.48 (16.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.4% below the Business Services median

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

Franchise Brands Business Description

Other Exchanges FRAN:UK
Address Ashwood Court, Springwood Close, Tytherington Business Park, Macclesfield, GBR, SK10 2XF
Franchise Brands PLC is a holding company engaged in franchising and related activities. Its brands associated with the company are Metro Rod, Chips Away, Barking Mad, Oven Clean, Metro Plumb, Willow Pumps, and Filta. Its operating segments are Pirtek Europe, Water & Waste Services, Filta International, B2C, Azura, and Other operations, and the majority of the revenue comes from the Pirtek Europe segment.
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