Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) ROCE %: 9.17% (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:APTD Aptitude Software Group PLC LSE:APTD
61 GF Score
Price £1.98
GF Value £2.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Aptitude Software Group ROCE %?

Aptitude Software Group LSE:APTD -7.04% 61 ROCE % is 9.17% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:APTD with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.78 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Aptitude Software Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.17%.

Aptitude Software Group  (LSE:APTD) 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.

Aptitude Software Group ROCE % Related Terms

Aptitude Software Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aptitude Software 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.

Aptitude Software Group ROCE % Chart

Aptitude Software Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Aptitude Software Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Aptitude Software Group ROCE % Calculation

Aptitude Software Group'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 )
=4.952/( ( (114.783 - 50.37) + (106.384 - 42.819) )/ 2 )
=4.952/( (64.413+63.565)/ 2 )
=4.952/63.989
=7.74 %

Aptitude Software Group'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 )
=5.722/( ( (102.846 - 41.625) + (106.384 - 42.819) )/ 2 )
=5.722/( ( 61.221 + 63.565 )/ 2 )
=5.722/62.393
=9.17 %

(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 9.17% mean?
Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) has a ROCE % of 9.17% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Aptitude Software Group's ROCE % too high?
Aptitude Software Group's current ROCE % is 9.17%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.19. Aptitude Software Group's value of 9.17% is 76.7% above this industry median. Overall, Aptitude Software Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aptitude Software Group's ROCE % compare to UBER and SHOP?
Aptitude Software Group's ROCE % of 9.17% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.19. Aptitude Software Group's value of 9.17% is 76.7% 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.19, based on 2,711 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. Aptitude Software Group's current ROCE % of 9.17% is 76.7% 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aptitude Software Group's current ROCE % is 9.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aptitude Software Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.78, compared to a current price of £1.98 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 9.17% and 76.7% above the Software industry median of 5.19. Aptitude Software Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD), the current ROCE % is 9.17% 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 Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aptitude Software Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.98 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.78. GuruFocus considers Aptitude Software Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:APTD:

  • ROCE %: 9.17%
  • GF Value™: £2.78 vs. price of £1.98 (28.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.7% above the Software median

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

Aptitude Software Group Business Description

Other Exchanges APTDl:UKMH5B:Germany
Address 138 Cheapside, 8th Floor, London, GBR, EC2V 6BJ
Aptitude Software Group PLC is engaged in the provision of IT services and solutions, including software-based activity. It operates its business through the Aptitude Software Segment. Its Aptitude Software business provides a series of specialized financial management software applications, and the majority of the revenue is derived from software licenses, software subscription fees, maintenance, support, funded development, and related consultancy. It operates in two geographic regions, the United Kingdom and the Rest of the world, and the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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