Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) ROCE %: 3.81% (As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:BYG Big Yellow Group PLC LSE:BYG
72 GF Score
Price £9.18
GF Value £10.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Big Yellow Group ROCE %?

Big Yellow Group LSE:BYG -0.27% 72 ROCE % is 3.81% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BYG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 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. Big Yellow Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.81%.

Big Yellow Group  (LSE:BYG) 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.

Big Yellow Group ROCE % Related Terms

Big Yellow Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Big Yellow 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.

Big Yellow Group ROCE % Chart

Big Yellow Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Big Yellow Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Big Yellow Group ROCE % Calculation

Big Yellow Group's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=139.766/( ( (3029.269 - 57.449) + (3154.169 - 58.113) )/ 2 )
=139.766/( (2971.82+3096.056)/ 2 )
=139.766/3033.938
=4.61 %

Big Yellow Group'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 )
=117.108/( ( (3114.746 - 61.005) + (3154.169 - 58.113) )/ 2 )
=117.108/( ( 3053.741 + 3096.056 )/ 2 )
=117.108/3074.8985
=3.81 %

(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 3.81% mean?
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) has a ROCE % of 3.81% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Big Yellow Group's ROCE % too high?
Big Yellow Group's current ROCE % is 3.81%. The REITs industry median ROCE % is 5.19. Big Yellow Group's value of 3.81% is 26.5% below this industry median. Overall, Big Yellow Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big Yellow Group's ROCE % compare to PLD and PSA?
Big Yellow Group's ROCE % of 3.81% can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.19. Big Yellow Group's value of 3.81% is 26.5% 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 REITs company?
The median ROCE % among REITs companies is 5.19, based on 756 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. Big Yellow Group's current ROCE % of 3.81% is 26.5% 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 REITs industry, the median ROCE % is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Big Yellow Group's current ROCE % is 3.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big Yellow Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.56, compared to a current price of £9.18 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 3.81% and 26.5% below the REITs industry median of 5.19. Big Yellow Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG), the current ROCE % is 3.81% 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.

Is Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Yellow Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £9.18 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £10.56. GuruFocus considers Big Yellow Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BYG:

  • ROCE %: 3.81%
  • GF Value™: £10.56 vs. price of £9.18 (13.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.5% below the REITs median

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

Big Yellow Group Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges BYLOF:USABYGl:UKB9Y:Germany
Address Bridge Road, 2 The Deans, Bagshot, London, Surrey, GBR, GU19 5AT
Big Yellow Group PLC operates a portfolio of modern, purpose-built self-storage stores. The Group provides self storage solutions for domestic and business customers, including storage space, flexi offices, dedicated office space, delivery acceptance, forklifting, courier arrangement services, and the sale of boxes and packing materials. The Group operates Big Yellow stores and Armadillo stores across the United Kingdom, with a focus on London and the South East. The Group operates in one segment, the provision of self-storage and related services.
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