Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) ROCE %: 1.37% (As of Jan. 2026)

What is Angling Direct ROCE %?

Angling Direct LSE:ANG 56 ROCE % is 1.37% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ANG with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Angling Direct's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.37%.

Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) 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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Angling Direct ROCE % Historical Data

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Angling Direct Annual Data

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Angling Direct ROCE % Calculation

Angling Direct's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Jan. 2026 )		(A: Jan. 2025 )		(A: Jan. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Jan. 2026 )		(A: Jan. 2025 )		(A: Jan. 2026 )
	=	3.625	/	( ( (64.344 - 11.679)	+	(68.545 - 13.842) )	/ 2 )
	=	3.625	/	( (52.665	+	54.703)	/ 2 )
	=	3.625	/	53.684
	=	6.75 %

Angling Direct's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Jan. 2026 )		(Q: Jul. 2025 )		(Q: Jan. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Jan. 2026 )		(Q: Jul. 2025 )		(Q: Jan. 2026 )
	=	0.744	/	( ( (70.762 - 16.606)	+	(68.545 - 13.842) )	/ 2 )
	=	0.744	/	( ( 54.156	+	54.703 )	/ 2 )
	=	0.744	/	54.4295
	=	1.37 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 1.37% mean?

Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) has a ROCE % of 1.37% as of Jan. 2026.

Is Angling Direct's ROCE % too high?

Angling Direct's current ROCE % is 1.37%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROCE % is 7.60. Angling Direct's value of 1.37% is 82% below this industry median. Overall, Angling Direct has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Angling Direct's ROCE % compare to CASY and WSM?

Angling Direct's ROCE % of 1.37% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.60. Angling Direct's value of 1.37% is 82% below 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 7.60, based on 1,112 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. Angling Direct's current ROCE % of 1.37% is 82% below 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 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Angling Direct's current ROCE % is 1.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Angling Direct stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.53, compared to a current price of £0.50 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 1.37% and 82% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.60. Angling Direct's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Angling Direct (LSE:ANG), the current ROCE % is 1.37% as of Jan. 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 Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Angling Direct stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.50 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.53. GuruFocus considers Angling Direct to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ANG:

ROCE %: 1.37%
GF Value™: £0.53 vs. price of £0.50 (6.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 56/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 82% below the Retail - Cyclical median

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Angling Direct Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Retail - Cyclical

Comparable Companies LSE:WRKS LSE:MRK LSE:PROC LSE:SCGL LSE:MTC LSE:IGR TSX:ATD CASY WSM DKS ULTA BBY TSCO SHSE:601888 ADX:ADNOCDIST TPE:3045 FIVE GME MUSA XSWX:AVOL

Address 2D Wendover Road, Rackheath Industrial Estate, Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk, GBR, NR13 6LH

Website https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk

Angling Direct PLC principal activity of the Group is the sale of fishing tackle through its websites and stores. The Group's business model is designed to generate growth by providing excellent customer service, advice and ensuring product lines include a market range. Customers range from the casual hobbyist through to very committed anglers. The Group has two operating segments: UK and Europe. The company generates majority of revenue from UK.

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