Yu Group (FRA:GW0) ROCE %: 48.15% (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:GW0 Yu Group PLC FRA:GW0
73 GF Score
Price €18.90
GF Value €23.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Yu Group ROCE %?

Yu Group FRA:GW0 73 ROCE % is 48.15% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:GW0 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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. Yu Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 48.15%.

Yu Group  (FRA:GW0) 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.

Yu Group ROCE % Related Terms

Yu Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yu 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.

Yu Group ROCE % Chart

Yu Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Yu 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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Yu Group ROCE % Calculation

Yu 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 )
=56.362/( ( (258.852 - 164.68) + (314.277 - 187.72) )/ 2 )
=56.362/( (94.172+126.557)/ 2 )
=56.362/110.3645
=51.07 %

Yu 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 )
=60.48/( ( (288.698 - 164.042) + (314.277 - 187.72) )/ 2 )
=60.48/( ( 124.656 + 126.557 )/ 2 )
=60.48/125.6065
=48.15 %

(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 48.15% mean?
Yu Group (FRA:GW0) has a ROCE % of 48.15% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Yu Group's ROCE % too high?
Yu Group's current ROCE % is 48.15%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROCE % is 6.96. Yu Group's value of 48.15% is 591.8% above this industry median. Overall, Yu Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yu Group's ROCE % compare to SRE and AES?
Yu Group's ROCE % of 48.15% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.96. Yu Group's value of 48.15% is 591.8% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROCE % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.96, based on 507 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. Yu Group's current ROCE % of 48.15% is 591.8% 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 Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROCE % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yu Group's current ROCE % is 48.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yu Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yu Group (FRA:GW0) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.45, compared to a current price of €18.90 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 48.15% and 591.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.96. Yu Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Yu Group (FRA:GW0), the current ROCE % is 48.15% 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 Yu Group (FRA:GW0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yu Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.90 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €23.45. GuruFocus considers Yu Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GW0:

  • ROCE %: 48.15%
  • GF Value™: €23.45 vs. price of €18.90 (19.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 591.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GW0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Yu Group Business Description

Other Exchanges YU.:UK
Address Mellors Way, CPK House, 2 Horizon Place, Nottingham Business Park, Nottingham, GBR, NG8 6PY
Yu Group PLC is an independent supplier of gas and electricity servicing SME businesses throughout the United Kingdom. In addition to the supply of gas and electricity, the company offers certain ancillary services and has obtained the necessary Ofgem licenses to supply gas and electricity in the United Kingdom market. Its operating segments include Retail, Smart, Metering assets, and Group. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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