Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC) ROCE %: -14.74% (As of Mar. 2026)


What is Built Cybernetics ROCE %?

Built Cybernetics LSE:BUC ROCE % is -14.74% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 3 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. Built Cybernetics's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -14.74%.

Built Cybernetics  (LSE:BUC) 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.

Built Cybernetics ROCE % Related Terms

Built Cybernetics ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Built Cybernetics'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.

Built Cybernetics ROCE % Chart

Built Cybernetics Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.71 -36.16 -3.88 -16.55 7.75

Built Cybernetics Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -48.40 21.02 2.16 14.44 -14.74

Built Cybernetics ROCE % Calculation

Built Cybernetics's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=0.376/( ( (13.457 - 9.238) + (12.19 - 6.71) )/ 2 )
=0.376/( (4.219+5.48)/ 2 )
=0.376/4.8495
=7.75 %

Built Cybernetics's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.748/( ( (12.19 - 6.71) + (10.892 - 6.224) )/ 2 )
=-0.748/( ( 5.48 + 4.668 )/ 2 )
=-0.748/5.074
=-14.74 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) 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 -14.74% mean?
Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC) has a ROCE % of -14.74% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Built Cybernetics' ROCE % too high?
Built Cybernetics' current ROCE % is -14.74%.
How does Built Cybernetics' ROCE % compare to PWR and FIX?
Built Cybernetics' ROCE % of -14.74% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.22. 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 Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.22, based on 1,748 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. 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 Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Built Cybernetics's current ROCE % is -14.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Built Cybernetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.02 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -14.74%. 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 Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC), the current ROCE % is -14.74% as of Mar. 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.

Built Cybernetics Business Description

Address 10 Bonhill Street, London, GBR, EC2A 4PE
Built Cybernetics PLC is a London-quoted PropTech group delivering Smart Buildings and related services. The Group is positioned to ensure the technical systems that run modern premises are designed as an integral part of the structure, from the outset. By cross-selling smart building services alongside architecture projects. The Group operates through two main Division: Smart Buildings, which includes software development, system integration, and energy monitoring solutions; and Architecture, which provides executive architecture, full-service design, and interior design services. Geographically, the Group operates in the United Kingdom and Germany, with additional presence across multiple international markets.