AG Barr (LSE:BAG) ROCE %: 14.53% (As of Jan. 2026)

What is AG Barr ROCE %?

AG Barr LSE:BAG +1.46% 88 ROCE % is 14.53% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BAG with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.96 (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. AG Barr's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 14.53%.

AG Barr (LSE:BAG) 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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AG Barr ROCE % Historical Data

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AG Barr Annual Data

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16.81

AG Barr Semi-Annual Data
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AG Barr ROCE % Calculation

AG Barr'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 )
	=	63.3	/	( ( (432.9 - 76.4)	+	(514.2 - 117.7) )	/ 2 )
	=	63.3	/	( (356.5	+	396.5)	/ 2 )
	=	63.3	/	376.5
	=	16.81 %

AG Barr'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 )
	=	56	/	( ( (473.5 - 99)	+	(514.2 - 117.7) )	/ 2 )
	=	56	/	( ( 374.5	+	396.5 )	/ 2 )
	=	56	/	385.5
	=	14.53 %

(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 14.53% mean?

AG Barr (LSE:BAG) has a ROCE % of 14.53% as of Jan. 2026.

Is AG Barr's ROCE % too high?

AG Barr's current ROCE % is 14.53%. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median ROCE % is 12.40. AG Barr's value of 14.53% is 17.2% above this industry median. Overall, AG Barr has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does AG Barr's ROCE % compare to KO and PEP?

AG Barr's ROCE % of 14.53% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry. The industry median ROCE % is 12.40. AG Barr's value of 14.53% is 17.2% 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?

The median ROCE % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 12.40, based on 114 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. AG Barr's current ROCE % of 14.53% is 17.2% 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median ROCE % is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AG Barr's current ROCE % is 14.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is AG Barr stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AG Barr (LSE:BAG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.96, compared to a current price of £6.27 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 14.53% and 17.2% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 12.40. AG Barr's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 AG Barr (LSE:BAG), the current ROCE % is 14.53% 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 AG Barr (LSE:BAG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AG Barr stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £6.27 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.96. GuruFocus considers AG Barr to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BAG:

ROCE %: 14.53%
GF Value™: £6.96 vs. price of £6.27 (9.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 17.2% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median

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

AG Barr Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Beverages - Non-Alcoholic

Comparable Companies LSE:FEVR LSE:NICL KO PEP MNST HKSE:09633 KDP LSE:CCEP COCSF MEX:AC LSE:CCH NSE:VBL SHSE:605499 HKSE:02097 COKE PRMB CELH TSE:2587 SHSE:603156 TSE:2267

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Address 4 Mollins Road, Westfield House, Westfield, Cumbernauld, GBR, G68 9HD

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

AG Barr PLC manufactures, distributes, and sells a range of beverages in the United Kingdom. The company distributes its products to wholesalers and retailers. Its brands include Funkin, Barr Flavours, Moma, Rio, IRN-BRU, Simply Fruity, Sun Exotic, Rubicon, Boost Drinks, Snapple, and others. The company has three reportable segments, which include Soft drinks, Cocktail solutions, and others. The majority of its sales come from the Soft drinks segment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, followed by the Rest of the world.

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