Reach (FRA:MRR) ROCE %: -41.11% (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:MRR Reach PLC FRA:MRR
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GF Value €0.71
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What is Reach ROCE %?

Reach FRA:MRR 47 ROCE % is -41.11% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:MRR with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.71. The stock has 5 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. Reach's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -41.11%.

Reach  (FRA:MRR) 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.

Reach ROCE % Related Terms

Reach ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reach'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.

Reach ROCE % Chart

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

Reach'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 )
=-183.719/( ( (1460.269 - 191.241) + (1085.392 - 177.202) )/ 2 )
=-183.719/( (1269.028+908.19)/ 2 )
=-183.719/1088.609
=-16.88 %

Reach'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 )
=-434.888/( ( (1390.847 - 183.282) + (1085.392 - 177.202) )/ 2 )
=-434.888/( ( 1207.565 + 908.19 )/ 2 )
=-434.888/1057.8775
=-41.11 %

(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 -41.11% mean?
Reach (FRA:MRR) has a ROCE % of -41.11% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Reach's ROCE % too high?
Reach's current ROCE % is -41.11%. Overall, Reach has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reach's ROCE % compare to NYT and WLY?
Reach's ROCE % of -41.11% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.10. 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. 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. Reach's current ROCE % is -41.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reach stock overvalued right now?
Reach (FRA:MRR) has a current ROCE % of -41.11%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.71, compared to a current price of €0.56 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -41.11%. Reach's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 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 Reach (FRA:MRR), the current ROCE % is -41.11% 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 Reach (FRA:MRR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reach stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.56 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.71.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MRR:

  • ROCE %: -41.11%
  • GF Value™: €0.71 vs. price of €0.56 (21.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Reach Business Description

Other Exchanges RCHl:UKRCH:UKMRR:Germany
Address One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, GBR, E14 5AP
Reach PLC is a commercial national and regional news publisher in the UK, producing and distributing content through newspapers, magazines, and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes influential and iconic brands such as the Mirror, Daily Express, Sunday Express, Daily Star, My London, Daily Record, and Sunday Mail, and market brands in key metropolitan markets across the country. The group's revenue streams are from print and digital activities.
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