Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) ROCE %: 17.44% (As of Sep. 2025)


JSE:PMV Primeserv Group Ltd JSE:PMV
89 GF Score
Price R2.75
GF Value R2.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Primeserv Group ROCE %?

Primeserv Group JSE:PMV 89 ROCE % is 17.44% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMV with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.17 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Primeserv Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 17.44%.

Primeserv Group  (JSE:PMV) 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.

Primeserv Group ROCE % Related Terms

Primeserv Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Primeserv 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.

Primeserv Group ROCE % Chart

Primeserv Group Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
ROCE %
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Primeserv Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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Primeserv Group ROCE % Calculation

Primeserv Group's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=40.636/( ( (281.042 - 84.141) + (309.892 - 94.968) )/ 2 )
=40.636/( (196.901+214.924)/ 2 )
=40.636/205.9125
=19.73 %

Primeserv Group's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=38.474/( ( (309.892 - 94.968) + (325.726 - 99.454) )/ 2 )
=38.474/( ( 214.924 + 226.272 )/ 2 )
=38.474/220.598
=17.44 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 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 17.44% mean?
Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) has a ROCE % of 17.44% as of Sep. 2025.
Is Primeserv Group's ROCE % too high?
Primeserv Group's current ROCE % is 17.44%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 8.88. Primeserv Group's value of 17.44% is 96.4% above this industry median. Overall, Primeserv Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primeserv Group's ROCE % compare to KFY and RHI?
Primeserv Group's ROCE % of 17.44% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.88. Primeserv Group's value of 17.44% is 96.4% 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 Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.88, based on 1,070 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. Primeserv Group's current ROCE % of 17.44% is 96.4% 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 Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primeserv Group's current ROCE % is 17.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primeserv Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.17, compared to a current price of R2.75 — trading 26.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 17.44% and 96.4% above the Business Services industry median of 8.88. Primeserv Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV), the current ROCE % is 17.44% as of Sep. 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R2.75 is trading 26.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.17. GuruFocus considers Primeserv Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PMV:

  • ROCE %: 17.44%
  • GF Value™: R2.17 vs. price of R2.75 (26.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.4% above the Business Services median

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

Primeserv Group Business Description

Address 25 Rudd Road, Illovo, Sandton, Johanessburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Primeserv Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company focuses on business support services delivering specialized human capital management services and solutions. Its operating segment includes Integrated Business Support Services and Shared Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Integrated Business Support Services segment. It serves various industries such as Agriculture, Automotive, Banking, Construction, Design and Draughting, Transportation, Engineering, Financial and Insurance, Food Production, Government Services, Harbours and Railways, Hospital, Nursing, Medical, Logistics and Distribution Centres, Mechanical, Mining, Paper and Pulp, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Retail and Wholesale, Tourism, Telecoms, Warehousing, Waste Management.
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