HLFDY (Halfords Group) ROCE %: 9.03% (As of Mar. 2026)


HLFDY Halfords Group PLC HLFDY
75 GF Score
Price $3.41
GF Value $2.50
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What is Halfords Group ROCE %?

Halfords Group HLFDY -3.40% 75 ROCE % is 9.03% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HLFDY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.50. The stock has 7 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. Halfords Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.03%.

Halfords Group  (OTCPK:HLFDY) 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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Halfords Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Halfords Group's ROCE % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Halfords Group ROCE % Chart

Halfords Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Halfords Group Semi-Annual Data
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Halfords Group ROCE % Calculation

Halfords Group's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=71.467/( ( (1518.605 - 588.243) + (1557.6 - 612) )/ 2 )
=71.467/( (930.362+945.6)/ 2 )
=71.467/937.981
=7.62 %

Halfords Group'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 )
=84.8/( ( (1583.243 - 650.946) + (1557.6 - 612) )/ 2 )
=84.8/( ( 932.297 + 945.6 )/ 2 )
=84.8/938.9485
=9.03 %

(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 9.03% mean?
Halfords Group (HLFDY) has a ROCE % of 9.03% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Halfords Group's ROCE % too high?
Halfords Group's current ROCE % is 9.03%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROCE % is 7.58. Halfords Group's value of 9.03% is 19.1% above this industry median. Overall, Halfords Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halfords Group's ROCE % compare to CASY and WSM?
Halfords Group's ROCE % of 9.03% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.58. Halfords Group's value of 9.03% is 19.1% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.58, based on 1,117 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. Halfords Group's current ROCE % of 9.03% is 19.1% 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halfords Group's current ROCE % is 9.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halfords Group stock overvalued right now?
Halfords Group (HLFDY) has a current ROCE % of 9.03%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.50, compared to a current price of $3.41 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 9.03% and 19.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.58. Halfords Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Halfords Group (HLFDY), the current ROCE % is 9.03% 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 Halfords Group (HLFDY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halfords Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.41 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.50.

Key valuation signals for HLFDY:

  • ROCE %: 9.03%
  • GF Value™: $2.50 vs. price of $3.41 (36.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median

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

Halfords Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HFDl:UKHFD:UKHDK:Germany
Address Icknield Street Drive, Washford West, Redditch, Worcestershire, GBR, B98 0DE
Halfords Group PLC is a retailer of automotive and cycling products. The company also provides vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs through garages and mobile vans. It is also engaged in the provision of software as a service. The company operates retail stores and auto centers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and it participates in online retail as well. The business is divided into two segments: Retail and Autocentres. The Retail segment which derives maximum revenue, operates retail outlets for its automotive, leisure, and cycling products. The Autocentres segment operates centers for car servicing and repair in the U.K. Halfords' key cycling brands include Apollo, Carrera, and Boardman, but the company offers third-party bike brands as well.
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