Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) ROCE %: -4.57% (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:SDYL Speedy Hire PLC CHIX:SDYL
49 GF Score
Price £0.21
GF Value £0.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Speedy Hire ROCE %?

Speedy Hire CHIX:SDYL +2.99% 49 ROCE % is -4.57% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SDYL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 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. Speedy Hire's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.57%.

Speedy Hire  (CHIX:SDYl) 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.

Speedy Hire ROCE % Related Terms

Speedy Hire ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Speedy Hire'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.

Speedy Hire ROCE % Chart

Speedy Hire Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Speedy Hire Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.31 2.87 4.70 -4.10 -4.57
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Speedy Hire ROCE % Calculation

Speedy Hire's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=-13.7/( ( (513 - 140.4) + (575 - 169.5) )/ 2 )
=-13.7/( (372.6+405.5)/ 2 )
=-13.7/389.05
=-3.52 %

Speedy Hire'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: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-14.8/( ( (527.8 - 286) + (575 - 169.5) )/ 2 )
=-14.8/( ( 241.8 + 405.5 )/ 2 )
=-14.8/323.65
=-4.57 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (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 -4.57% mean?
Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) has a ROCE % of -4.57% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Speedy Hire's ROCE % too high?
Speedy Hire's current ROCE % is -4.57%. Overall, Speedy Hire has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Speedy Hire's ROCE % compare to URI and SUNB?
Speedy Hire's ROCE % of -4.57% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.88. 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 8.88, based on 1,070 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 Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Speedy Hire's current ROCE % is -4.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Speedy Hire stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.28, compared to a current price of £0.21 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -4.57%. Speedy Hire's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 8 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 Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL), the current ROCE % is -4.57% 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.

Is Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Speedy Hire stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.21 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.28. GuruFocus considers Speedy Hire to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SDYL:

  • ROCE %: -4.57%
  • GF Value™: £0.28 vs. price of £0.21 (26.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Speedy Hire Business Description

Other Exchanges SDY:UK5HN:Germany
Address 16 The Parks, Chase House, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, GBR, WA12 0JQ
Speedy Hire PLC is a UK-based company engaged in the provision of equipment for hire and sale and associated services to construction, infrastructure, industry, and related industries. It delivers asset management with tailored services and a continued commitment to relationship management. The company's reporting segments are; Hire, Services, UK and Ireland, and Corporate. It generates revenue from Hire and related activities followed by services provided. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Ireland, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
49GF Score

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