Next 15 Group (FRA:8LS) ROCE %: -10.59% (As of Jan. 2026)


FRA:8LS Next 15 Group PLC FRA:8LS
68 GF Score
Price €2.92
GF Value €4.56
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Next 15 Group ROCE %?

Next 15 Group FRA:8LS -0.68% 68 ROCE % is -10.59% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8LS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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. Next 15 Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -10.59%.

Next 15 Group  (FRA:8LS) 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.

Next 15 Group ROCE % Related Terms

Next 15 Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Next 15 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.

Next 15 Group ROCE % Chart

Next 15 Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -30.54 11.40 24.52 12.39 -2.83

Next 15 Group Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 27.88 20.36 2.96 3.43 -10.59
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Next 15 Group ROCE % Calculation

Next 15 Group's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=-8.999/( ( (722.365 - 332.42) + (600.231 - 354.872) )/ 2 )
=-8.999/( (389.945+245.359)/ 2 )
=-8.999/317.652
=-2.83 %

Next 15 Group's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2026 )  (Q: Jul. 2025 )(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2026 )  (Q: Jul. 2025 )(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-30.222/( ( (653.114 - 327.86) + (600.231 - 354.872) )/ 2 )
=-30.222/( ( 325.254 + 245.359 )/ 2 )
=-30.222/285.3065
=-10.59 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 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 -10.59% mean?
Next 15 Group (FRA:8LS) has a ROCE % of -10.59% as of Jan. 2026.
Is Next 15 Group's ROCE % too high?
Next 15 Group's current ROCE % is -10.59%. Overall, Next 15 Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next 15 Group's ROCE % compare to APP and OMC?
Next 15 Group's ROCE % of -10.59% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.08. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.08, based on 981 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Next 15 Group's current ROCE % is -10.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next 15 Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next 15 Group (FRA:8LS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.56, compared to a current price of €2.92 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -10.59%. Next 15 Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Next 15 Group (FRA:8LS), the current ROCE % is -10.59% as of Jan. 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 Next 15 Group (FRA:8LS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next 15 Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.92 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.56. GuruFocus considers Next 15 Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8LS:

  • ROCE %: -10.59%
  • GF Value™: €4.56 vs. price of €2.92 (36% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8LS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Next 15 Group Business Description

Other Exchanges NXFTY:USANFGl:UKNFG:UK
Address 60 Great Portland Street, London, GBR, W1W 7RT
Next 15 Group PLC is a digital marketing company in the United Kingdom. The company segments include Retail Media; Data & Research; Digital Transformation, Marketing & Communications, and Creative Services . It generates maximum of its revenue from the Marketing & Communications segment.
68GF Score

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