Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) ROCE %: -2.16% (As of Jan. 2026)

What is Inspiration Healthcare Group ROCE %?

Inspiration Healthcare Group LSE:IHC 48 ROCE % is -2.16% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:IHC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.22 (Fairly Valued). 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. Inspiration Healthcare Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -2.16%.

Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) 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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Inspiration Healthcare Group ROCE % Historical Data

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Inspiration Healthcare Group ROCE % Chart

Inspiration Healthcare Group Annual Data

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ROCE %

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11.08

1.07

-11.44

-42.66

-0.25

Inspiration Healthcare Group Semi-Annual Data
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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-23.88	-15.63	-65.32	1.53	-2.16

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Inspiration Healthcare Group ROCE % Calculation

Inspiration Healthcare Group'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 )
	=	-0.068	/	( ( (41.083 - 11.832)	+	(35.712 - 10.633) )	/ 2 )
	=	-0.068	/	( (29.251	+	25.079)	/ 2 )
	=	-0.068	/	27.165
	=	-0.25 %

Inspiration Healthcare Group'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 )
	=	-0.574	/	( ( (36.709 - 8.607)	+	(35.712 - 10.633) )	/ 2 )
	=	-0.574	/	( ( 28.102	+	25.079 )	/ 2 )
	=	-0.574	/	26.5905
	=	-2.16 %

(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 -2.16% mean?

Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) has a ROCE % of -2.16% as of Jan. 2026.

Is Inspiration Healthcare Group's ROCE % too high?

Inspiration Healthcare Group's current ROCE % is -2.16%. Overall, Inspiration Healthcare Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Inspiration Healthcare Group's ROCE % compare to ABT and SYK?

Inspiration Healthcare Group's ROCE % of -2.16% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median ROCE % is 2.23. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?

The median ROCE % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.23, based on 814 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 Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROCE % is 2.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inspiration Healthcare Group's current ROCE % is -2.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Inspiration Healthcare Group stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.22, compared to a current price of £0.23 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -2.16%. Inspiration Healthcare Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC), the current ROCE % is -2.16% 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 Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspiration Healthcare Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.23 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.22. GuruFocus considers Inspiration Healthcare Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:IHC:

ROCE %: -2.16%
GF Value™: £0.22 vs. price of £0.23 (2.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Inspiration Healthcare Group Business Description

Industry Healthcare Medical Devices & Instruments

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Address Unit 7/8 Commerce Park, Commerce Way, Croydon, GBR, CR0 4YL

Website https://www.inspirationhealthcaregroup.com

Inspiration Healthcare Group PLC supplies outcome-improving medical devices in the areas of neonatal intensive care and patient warming. It operates in the Critical Care Medical Devices segment which includes Critical Care, Operating Theatre, and Home Healthcare. The company derives the maximum of its revenue from the United Kingdom through the Critical Care market division.

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