TheWorks.Co.uk (CHIX:WRKSL) ROCE %: -7.70% (As of Oct. 2025)

What is TheWorks.Co.uk ROCE %?

TheWorks.Co.uk CHIX:WRKSL 34 ROCE % is -7.70% as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WRKSL with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.28 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. TheWorks.Co.uk's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was -7.70%.

TheWorks.Co.uk (CHIX:WRKSl) 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.

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TheWorks.Co.uk ROCE % Historical Data

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TheWorks.Co.uk ROCE % Chart

TheWorks.Co.uk Annual Data

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2.27

19.41

16.36

15.47

18.61

TheWorks.Co.uk Semi-Annual Data
	Apr16	Apr17	Oct17	Apr18	Oct18	Apr19	Oct19	Apr20	Oct20	Apr21	Oct21	Apr22	Oct22	Apr23	Oct23	Apr24	Oct24	Apr25	Oct25
ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial														-40.75	80.07	-13.72	52.01	-7.70

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TheWorks.Co.uk ROCE % Calculation

TheWorks.Co.uk's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Apr. 2025 )		(A: Apr. 2024 )		(A: Apr. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Apr. 2025 )		(A: Apr. 2024 )		(A: Apr. 2025 )
	=	13.133	/	( ( (118.815 - 50.436)	+	(126.95 - 54.174) )	/ 2 )
	=	13.133	/	( (68.379	+	72.776)	/ 2 )
	=	13.133	/	70.5775
	=	18.61 %

TheWorks.Co.uk's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Oct. 2025 )		(Q: Apr. 2025 )		(Q: Oct. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Oct. 2025 )		(Q: Apr. 2025 )		(Q: Oct. 2025 )
	=	-5.604	/	( ( (126.95 - 54.174)	+	(149.508 - 76.648) )	/ 2 )
	=	-5.604	/	( ( 72.776	+	72.86 )	/ 2 )
	=	-5.604	/	72.818
	=	-7.70 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Oct. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of -7.70% mean?

TheWorks.Co.uk (CHIX:WRKSL) has a ROCE % of -7.70% as of Oct. 2025.

Is TheWorks.Co.uk's ROCE % too high?

TheWorks.Co.uk's current ROCE % is -7.70%. Overall, TheWorks.Co.uk has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does TheWorks.Co.uk's ROCE % compare to CASY and WSM?

TheWorks.Co.uk's ROCE % of -7.70% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.59. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?

The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.59, based on 1,112 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TheWorks.Co.uk's current ROCE % is -7.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is TheWorks.Co.uk stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TheWorks.Co.uk (CHIX:WRKSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.28, compared to a current price of £0.74 — trading 165.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -7.70%. TheWorks.Co.uk's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 TheWorks.Co.uk (CHIX:WRKSL), the current ROCE % is -7.70% as of Oct. 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 TheWorks.Co.uk (CHIX:WRKSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TheWorks.Co.uk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.74 is trading 165.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.28. GuruFocus considers TheWorks.Co.uk to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:WRKSL:

ROCE %: -7.70%
GF Value™: £0.28 vs. price of £0.74 (165.4% above fair value)
GF Score™: 34/100 with 7 warning signs

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TheWorks.Co.uk Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Retail - Cyclical

Comparable Companies LSE:MRK LSE:PROC LSE:ANG LSE:IGR LSE:SCGL LSE:MTC TSX:ATD CASY WSM DKS ULTA BBY TSCO SHSE:601888 ADX:ADNOCDIST TPE:3045 FIVE GME MUSA XSWX:AVOL

Other Exchanges WRKS:UK

Address Boldmere House, Faraday Avenue, Hams Hall Distribution Park, Coleshill, Birmingham, GBR, B46 1AL

Website https://www.theworks.co.uk

TheWorks.Co.uk PLC is a multi-channel specialist retailers. The company's product categories include Books, Stationery, Arts and crafts, and Toys and games. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and also has a presence in EU countries. Some of the company brands include Boldmere, Brain Maze, CMYK Design Works, Corner Piece, Crawford and Black, Easter Wishes, Explore, Learn, Discover, Fun Workz, Make and Create Boutique, The Craft Place, and others. It has one operating segment with two revenue streams, in store and online.

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