Future (FRA:FNWA) ROCE %: 4.31% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:FNWA Future PLC FRA:FNWA
61 GF Score
Price €3.30
GF Value €9.11
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Future ROCE %?

Future FRA:FNWA 61 ROCE % is 4.31% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FNWA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.11 (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. Future's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.31%.

Future  (FRA:FNWA) 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.

Future ROCE % Related Terms

Future ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Future'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.

Future ROCE % Chart

Future Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
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Future Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Future ROCE % Calculation

Future's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=136.435/( ( (2035.593 - 272.922) + (1880.272 - 179.726) )/ 2 )
=136.435/( (1762.671+1700.546)/ 2 )
=136.435/1731.6085
=7.88 %

Future'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 )
=74.044/( ( (1880.272 - 179.726) + (1940.137 - 203.102) )/ 2 )
=74.044/( ( 1700.546 + 1737.035 )/ 2 )
=74.044/1718.7905
=4.31 %

(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 4.31% mean?
Future (FRA:FNWA) has a ROCE % of 4.31% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Future's ROCE % too high?
Future's current ROCE % is 4.31%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROCE % is 3.10. Future's value of 4.31% is 39% above this industry median. Overall, Future has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future's ROCE % compare to NYT and WLY?
Future's ROCE % of 4.31% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.10. Future's value of 4.31% is 39% above this benchmark. 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 3.10, based on 988 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. Future's current ROCE % of 4.31% is 39% above the industry median. 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 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future's current ROCE % is 4.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future (FRA:FNWA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.11, compared to a current price of €3.30 — trading 63.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 4.31% and 39% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.10. Future's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Future (FRA:FNWA), the current ROCE % is 4.31% 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 Future (FRA:FNWA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.30 is trading 63.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.11. GuruFocus considers Future to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FNWA:

  • ROCE %: 4.31%
  • GF Value™: €9.11 vs. price of €3.30 (63.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39% above the Media - Diversified median

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

Future Business Description

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Future PLC is a platform for specialist media underpinned by proprietary technology and enabled by data, with diversified revenue streams. It focuses on various areas which include technology, games, films, music, and photography under brands such as Louder, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, Digital Camera World, Marie Claire, and others. The company functions through the following divisions; the Media division which generates maximum revenue includes income from digital advertising, affiliate revenue for products, rewards, price comparison and events; and the Magazine division includes revenue associated with digital or printed magazines or bookazines from advertising, to subscriptions, to newstrade. Its reportable segments include the United Kingdom which derives key revenue, and the United States.
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