4basebio (LSE:4BB) ROCE %: -58.36% (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:4BB 4basebio PLC LSE:4BB
61 GF Score
Price £5.25
GF Value £28.18
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is 4basebio ROCE %?

4basebio LSE:4BB 61 ROCE % is -58.36% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:4BB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £28.18 (Possible Value Trap). 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. 4basebio's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -58.36%.

4basebio  (LSE:4BB) 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.

4basebio ROCE % Related Terms

4basebio ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 4basebio'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.

4basebio ROCE % Chart

4basebio Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -23.38 -50.02 -81.27 -46.58 -49.03

4basebio Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -86.99 -117.34 -47.32 -41.19 -58.36
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4basebio ROCE % Calculation

4basebio'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 )
=-16.716/( ( (44.727 - 3.265) + (29.549 - 2.828) )/ 2 )
=-16.716/( (41.462+26.721)/ 2 )
=-16.716/34.0915
=-49.03 %

4basebio'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 )
=-17.82/( ( (36.871 - 2.527) + (29.549 - 2.828) )/ 2 )
=-17.82/( ( 34.344 + 26.721 )/ 2 )
=-17.82/30.5325
=-58.36 %

(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 -58.36% mean?
4basebio (LSE:4BB) has a ROCE % of -58.36% as of Dec. 2025.
Is 4basebio's ROCE % too high?
4basebio's current ROCE % is -58.36%. Overall, 4basebio has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 4basebio's ROCE % compare to VRTX and REGN?
4basebio's ROCE % of -58.36% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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. 4basebio's current ROCE % is -58.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 4basebio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4basebio (LSE:4BB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £28.18, compared to a current price of £5.25 — trading 81.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -58.36%. 4basebio's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 4basebio (LSE:4BB), the current ROCE % is -58.36% 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 4basebio (LSE:4BB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4basebio stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £5.25 is trading 81.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £28.18. GuruFocus considers 4basebio to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:4BB:

  • ROCE %: -58.36%
  • GF Value™: £28.18 vs. price of £5.25 (81.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:4BB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

4basebio Business Description

Other Exchanges 88Q:Germany
Address 25 Norman Way, Over, Cambridge, GBR, CB24 5QE
4basebio PLC is a life sciences group focused on therapeutic DNA for gene therapies and DNA vaccines and providing solutions for effectively and safely delivering these DNA-based products to patients. The company operates across three geographic segments: Europe, the United States, and the Rest of the World, with the majority of its revenue generated from the United States.
61GF Score

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