Galliford Try Holdings (LSE:GFRD) ROCE %: 34.68% (As of Dec. 2025)

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LSE:GFRD Galliford Try Holdings PLC LSE:GFRD
75 GF Score
Price £5.40
GF Value £3.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Galliford Try Holdings ROCE %?

Galliford Try Holdings LSE:GFRD -1.28% 75 ROCE % is 34.68% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:GFRD with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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. Galliford Try Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 34.68%.

Galliford Try Holdings  (LSE:GFRD) 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.

Galliford Try Holdings ROCE % Related Terms

Galliford Try Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Galliford Try Holdings'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.

Galliford Try Holdings ROCE % Chart

Galliford Try Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
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Galliford Try Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Galliford Try Holdings ROCE % Calculation

Galliford Try Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=47.6/( ( (824.1 - 678) + (833.6 - 680.4) )/ 2 )
=47.6/( (146.1+153.2)/ 2 )
=47.6/149.65
=31.81 %

Galliford Try Holdings'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 )
=52.2/( ( (833.6 - 680.4) + (778.5 - 630.7) )/ 2 )
=52.2/( ( 153.2 + 147.8 )/ 2 )
=52.2/150.5
=34.68 %

(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 34.68% mean?
Galliford Try Holdings (LSE:GFRD) has a ROCE % of 34.68% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Galliford Try Holdings' ROCE % too high?
Galliford Try Holdings' current ROCE % is 34.68%. The Construction industry median ROCE % is 8.23. Galliford Try Holdings' value of 34.68% is 321.4% above this industry median. Overall, Galliford Try Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galliford Try Holdings' ROCE % compare to PWR and FIX?
Galliford Try Holdings' ROCE % of 34.68% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.23. Galliford Try Holdings' value of 34.68% is 321.4% 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 Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.23, based on 1,755 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. Galliford Try Holdings's current ROCE % of 34.68% is 321.4% 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 Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galliford Try Holdings's current ROCE % is 34.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galliford Try Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galliford Try Holdings (LSE:GFRD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.65, compared to a current price of £5.40 — trading 47.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 34.68% and 321.4% above the Construction industry median of 8.23. Galliford Try Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Galliford Try Holdings (LSE:GFRD), the current ROCE % is 34.68% 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 Galliford Try Holdings (LSE:GFRD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galliford Try Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £5.40 is trading 47.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.65. GuruFocus considers Galliford Try Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:GFRD:

  • ROCE %: 34.68%
  • GF Value™: £3.65 vs. price of £5.40 (47.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 321.4% above the Construction median

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

Galliford Try Holdings Business Description

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Address Blake House, 3 Frayswater Place, Cowley, Uxbridge, Middlesex, GBR, UB8 2AD
Galliford Try Holdings PLC operates in the construction and engineering industry. It specializes in building and infrastructure projects for clients across public, private, and regulated sectors. The company works on various projects, including commercial and residential construction, infrastructure development, and public-private partnership investments. Its operations are mainly based in the United Kingdom. Galliford Try focuses on delivering construction services that improve the built environment, spanning sectors such as health, water, education, and infrastructure. The company's operating segments are Building, Infrastructure, Investments, and Central, with the majority of revenue from the Building segment.
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