GRDN (Guardian Pharmacy Services) ROCE %: 28.47% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Guardian Pharmacy Services ROCE %?

Guardian Pharmacy Services GRDN -0.24% 42 ROCE % is 28.47% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GRDN with a GF Score™ of 42/100. 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. Guardian Pharmacy Services's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.47%.

Guardian Pharmacy Services  (NYSE:GRDN) 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.

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Guardian Pharmacy Services ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guardian Pharmacy Services'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.

Guardian Pharmacy Services ROCE % Chart

Guardian Pharmacy Services Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Guardian Pharmacy Services Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Guardian Pharmacy Services ROCE % Calculation

Guardian Pharmacy Services'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 )
=74.088/( ( (320.81 - 144.121) + (412.658 - 160.703) )/ 2 )
=74.088/( (176.689+251.955)/ 2 )
=74.088/214.322
=34.57 %

Guardian Pharmacy Services'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: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=73.788/( ( (412.658 - 160.703) + (426.941 - 160.543) )/ 2 )
=73.788/( ( 251.955 + 266.398 )/ 2 )
=73.788/259.1765
=28.47 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (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 28.47% mean?
Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) has a ROCE % of 28.47% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Guardian Pharmacy Services' ROCE % too high?
Guardian Pharmacy Services' current ROCE % is 28.47%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median ROCE % is 6.39. Guardian Pharmacy Services' value of 28.47% is 345.5% above this industry median. Overall, Guardian Pharmacy Services has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Pharmacy Services' ROCE % compare to ACHC and ASTH?
Guardian Pharmacy Services' ROCE % of 28.47% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.39. Guardian Pharmacy Services' value of 28.47% is 345.5% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median ROCE % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 6.39, based on 644 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. Guardian Pharmacy Services's current ROCE % of 28.47% is 345.5% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median ROCE % is 6.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guardian Pharmacy Services's current ROCE % is 28.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Pharmacy Services stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) has a current ROCE % of 28.47%. The current ROCE % is 28.47% and 345.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 6.39. Guardian Pharmacy Services' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN), the current ROCE % is 28.47% 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.

Guardian Pharmacy Services Business Description

Address 300 Galleria Parkway SE, Suite 800, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30339
Guardian Pharmacy Services Inc is a pharmacy services company providing technology-enabled services to help residents of long-term health care facilities (LTCFs) adhere to appropriate drug regimens, reducing the cost of care and improving clinical outcomes. The Company provides high-touch clinical, drug dispensing, and administration services tailored to residents in assisted living facilities, behavioral health facilities, and group homes, while also serving residents in all types of LTCFs. It partners with residents, LTCFs, and health plan payors to help reduce errors in drug administration, manage drug regimens, and improve adherence. The Company derives its revenue mainly from the sale of pharmaceutical and medical products.
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