Safestay (FRA:5RI) ROCE %: -20.88% (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:5RI Safestay PLC FRA:5RI
40 GF Score
Price €0.10
GF Value €0.19
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What is Safestay ROCE %?

Safestay FRA:5RI 40 ROCE % is -20.88% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:5RI with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.19. The stock has 4 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. Safestay's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -20.88%.

Safestay  (FRA:5RI) 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.

Safestay ROCE % Related Terms

Safestay ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safestay'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.

Safestay ROCE % Chart

Safestay Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.59 2.02 2.60 -0.22 -9.45

Safestay 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 4.11 3.36 -3.90 1.83 -20.88
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Safestay ROCE % Calculation

Safestay'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 )
=-8.245/( ( (110.664 - 13.357) + (86.121 - 8.923) )/ 2 )
=-8.245/( (97.307+77.198)/ 2 )
=-8.245/87.2525
=-9.45 %

Safestay'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 )
=-18.216/( ( (109.92 - 12.621) + (86.121 - 8.923) )/ 2 )
=-18.216/( ( 97.299 + 77.198 )/ 2 )
=-18.216/87.2485
=-20.88 %

(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 -20.88% mean?
Safestay (FRA:5RI) has a ROCE % of -20.88% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Safestay's ROCE % too high?
Safestay's current ROCE % is -20.88%. Overall, Safestay has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safestay's ROCE % compare to MAR and HLT?
Safestay's ROCE % of -20.88% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.08. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median ROCE % among Travel & Leisure companies is 6.08, based on 836 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 Travel & Leisure industry, the median ROCE % is 6.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safestay's current ROCE % is -20.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safestay stock overvalued right now?
Safestay (FRA:5RI) has a current ROCE % of -20.88%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.19, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 46.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -20.88%. Safestay's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Safestay (FRA:5RI), the current ROCE % is -20.88% 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 Safestay (FRA:5RI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safestay stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.10 is trading 46.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.19.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5RI:

  • ROCE %: -20.88%
  • GF Value™: €0.19 vs. price of €0.10 (46.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5RI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Safestay Business Description

Other Exchanges SSTY:UK
Address 1a Kingsley Way, London, GBR, N2 0FW
Safestay PLC owns and operates a luxurious hostel group in the United Kingdom. It operates backpacker tourist hostels under the Safestay brand. Its property portfolio includes Safestay London Elephant and Castle, Glasgow Charing Cross, Brussels Grand Place. and York among others providing four, six, eight, and twelve bunk bedded dorms with en-suite facilities, as well as single, twin, double, and family bunk rooms with tea and coffee making facilities and televisions. The company operates in the segment of hostel accommodation in the UK and Europe. It generates revenue through various products and services such as Hostel accommodation, which derives key revenue, Food and Beverage sales, and Others. Geographically, it generates a vast majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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