Headlam Group (CHIX:HEADL) ROCE %: -36.96% (As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:HEADL Headlam Group PLC CHIX:HEADL
61 GF Score
Price £0.19
GF Value £1.22
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Headlam Group ROCE %?

Headlam Group CHIX:HEADL -6.75% 61 ROCE % is -36.96% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HEADL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.22 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Headlam Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -36.96%.

Headlam Group  (CHIX:HEADl) 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.

Headlam Group ROCE % Related Terms

Headlam Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Headlam Group'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.

Headlam Group ROCE % Chart

Headlam Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Headlam Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.36 -12.90 -11.94 -25.83 -36.96
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Headlam Group ROCE % Calculation

Headlam Group'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 )
=-62.9/( ( (397.7 - 154.1) + (354.7 - 185.5) )/ 2 )
=-62.9/( (243.6+169.2)/ 2 )
=-62.9/206.4
=-30.47 %

Headlam Group's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-68.4/( ( (422 - 221.1) + (354.7 - 185.5) )/ 2 )
=-68.4/( ( 200.9 + 169.2 )/ 2 )
=-68.4/185.05
=-36.96 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 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 -36.96% mean?
Headlam Group (CHIX:HEADL) has a ROCE % of -36.96% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Headlam Group's ROCE % too high?
Headlam Group's current ROCE % is -36.96%. Overall, Headlam Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Headlam Group's ROCE % compare to SN and SGI?
Headlam Group's ROCE % of -36.96% can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.73. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median ROCE % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 5.73, based on 430 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. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median ROCE % is 5.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Headlam Group's current ROCE % is -36.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Headlam Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Headlam Group (CHIX:HEADL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.22, compared to a current price of £0.19 — trading 84.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -36.96%. Headlam Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Headlam Group (CHIX:HEADL), the current ROCE % is -36.96% as of Dec. 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 Headlam Group (CHIX:HEADL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Headlam Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.19 is trading 84.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.22. GuruFocus considers Headlam Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HEADL:

  • ROCE %: -36.96%
  • GF Value™: £1.22 vs. price of £0.19 (84.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Headlam Group Business Description

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Address Gorsey Lane, Coleshill, Birmingham, GBR, B46 1JU
Headlam Group PLC trades on floor covering products in the United Kingdom market. It operates its business across the UK and in Continental Europe also providing next-day delivery service for its products. The company to be able to offer its services has developed an independent operating structure that includes over 50 different businesses across the UK and a few more in continental Europe. Every segment represents an individual trading operation, and each operation is wholly aligned with the sales, marketing, supply, and distribution of floor-covering products.
61GF Score

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