CEPS (LSE:CEPS) ROCE %: -48.55% (As of Dec. 2025)

What is CEPS ROCE %?

CEPS LSE:CEPS 28 ROCE % is -48.55% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:CEPS with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. CEPS's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -48.55%.

CEPS (LSE:CEPS) 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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CEPS ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CEPS's ROCE % can be seen below:

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CEPS ROCE % Chart

CEPS Annual Data

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ROCE %

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15.47

14.56

17.10

0.31

-14.57

CEPS Semi-Annual Data
	Jun16	Dec16	Jun17	Dec17	Jun18	Dec18	Jun19	Dec19	Jun20	Dec20	Jun21	Dec21	Jun22	Dec22	Jun23	Dec23	Jun24	Dec24	Jun25	Dec25
ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															15.86	22.31	-23.86	19.97	-48.55

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CEPS ROCE % Calculation

CEPS'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 )
	=	-1.637	/	( ( (21.801 - 9.329)	+	(22.515 - 12.518) )	/ 2 )
	=	-1.637	/	( (12.472	+	9.997)	/ 2 )
	=	-1.637	/	11.2345
	=	-14.57 %

CEPS'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 )
	=	-5.982	/	( ( (24.876 - 10.228)	+	(22.515 - 12.518) )	/ 2 )
	=	-5.982	/	( ( 14.648	+	9.997 )	/ 2 )
	=	-5.982	/	12.3225
	=	-48.55 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of -48.55% mean?

CEPS (LSE:CEPS) has a ROCE % of -48.55% as of Dec. 2025.

Is CEPS's ROCE % too high?

CEPS's current ROCE % is -48.55%. Overall, CEPS has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does CEPS's ROCE % compare to PWR and FIX?

CEPS's ROCE % of -48.55% 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 1,754 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. CEPS's current ROCE % is -48.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is CEPS stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS (LSE:CEPS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.13, compared to a current price of £0.44 — trading 234.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -48.55%. CEPS's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 CEPS (LSE:CEPS), the current ROCE % is -48.55% 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 CEPS (LSE:CEPS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.44 is trading 234.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.13. GuruFocus considers CEPS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CEPS:

ROCE %: -48.55%
GF Value™: £0.13 vs. price of £0.44 (234.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 28/100 with 6 warning signs

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

CEPS Business Description

Industry Industrials Construction

Comparable Companies LSE:NEXS LSE:BUC LSE:TGP LSE:SMJ PWR XPAR:DG FIX NSE:LT XAMS:FER XKRX:028260 XTER:HOT XMAD:ACS EME MTZ SHSE:601668 STRL XPAR:EN TSX:WSP APG TSE:1812

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Website https://www.cepsplc.com

CEPS PLC is a holding company for service and manufacturing companies, acquiring stakes in stable and steadily growing entrepreneurial companies. Its objective is to generate capital growth by aggregating the steadily growing profits from the subsidiary companies using their cash flows to repay acquisition debt. Its segments include Aford Awards, a sports trophy and engraving company; Signature Fabrics, comprising Friedman's, a convertor and distributor of specialist lycra, and Milano International (trading as Milano Pro-Sport), a designer and manufacturer of leotards; and ICA Group, comprising Hickton Quality Control, Cook Brown, Morgan Lambert and Qualitas Compliance, providers of services to the construction industry. The majority of revenue is derived from Signature Fabrics segment.

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