UNITE Group (CHIX:UTGL) ROCE %: -2.42% (As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:UTGL UNITE Group PLC CHIX:UTGL
54 GF Score
Price £5.19
GF Value £10.73
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is UNITE Group ROCE %?

UNITE Group CHIX:UTGL +0.44% 54 ROCE % is -2.42% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UTGL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 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. UNITE Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.42%.

UNITE Group  (CHIX:UTGl) 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.

UNITE Group ROCE % Related Terms

UNITE Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UNITE 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.

UNITE Group ROCE % Chart

UNITE Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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UNITE Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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UNITE Group ROCE % Calculation

UNITE 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 )
=120.6/( ( (6419.9 - 267.8) + (6300.7 - 242.2) )/ 2 )
=120.6/( (6152.1+6058.5)/ 2 )
=120.6/6105.3
=1.98 %

UNITE 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 )
=-148.4/( ( (6432.5 - 206.6) + (6300.7 - 242.2) )/ 2 )
=-148.4/( ( 6225.9 + 6058.5 )/ 2 )
=-148.4/6142.2
=-2.42 %

(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 -2.42% mean?
UNITE Group (CHIX:UTGL) has a ROCE % of -2.42% as of Dec. 2025.
Is UNITE Group's ROCE % too high?
UNITE Group's current ROCE % is -2.42%. Overall, UNITE Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UNITE Group's ROCE % compare to VICI and WPC?
UNITE Group's ROCE % of -2.42% can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.08. 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 REITs company?
The median ROCE % among REITs companies is 5.08, based on 751 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 REITs industry, the median ROCE % is 5.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UNITE Group's current ROCE % is -2.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UNITE Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UNITE Group (CHIX:UTGL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.73, compared to a current price of £5.19 — trading 51.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -2.42%. UNITE Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 UNITE Group (CHIX:UTGL), the current ROCE % is -2.42% 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 UNITE Group (CHIX:UTGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UNITE Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £5.19 is trading 51.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £10.73. GuruFocus considers UNITE Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:UTGL:

  • ROCE %: -2.42%
  • GF Value™: £10.73 vs. price of £5.19 (51.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

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

UNITE Group Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges UTG:UKU1B:Germany
Address Avon Street, 1st Floor, Welcome Building, Bristol, GBR, BS2 0PS
UNITE Group PLC is a real estate company engaged in the management, acquisition, and development of student accommodation properties. The Group's operations mainly generate rental income and asset management fees from properties owned directly or through joint ventures, while its property activities focus on the acquisition and development of real estate assets. The business is organised into two reportable segments: Operations, which manages rental properties and earns rental income and management fees, and Property, which undertakes property acquisition and development. The Group's properties are located exclusively in the United Kingdom.
54GF Score

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