JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) ROCE %: 15.48% (As of Jan. 2026)


LSE:JD. JD Sports Fashion PLC LSE:JD.
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Price £0.85
GF Value £1.41
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What is JD Sports Fashion ROCE %?

JD Sports Fashion LSE:JD. +1.42% 84 ROCE % is 15.48% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:JD. with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 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. JD Sports Fashion's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 15.48%.

JD Sports Fashion  (LSE:JD.) 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.

JD Sports Fashion ROCE % Related Terms

JD Sports Fashion ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JD Sports Fashion's ROCE % can be seen below:

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JD Sports Fashion ROCE % Chart

JD Sports Fashion Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
ROCE %
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JD Sports Fashion Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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JD Sports Fashion ROCE % Calculation

JD Sports Fashion'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 )
=822/( ( (9959 - 2432) + (9791 - 2127) )/ 2 )
=822/( (7527+7664)/ 2 )
=822/7595.5
=10.82 %

JD Sports Fashion'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 )
=1180/( ( (10093 - 2510) + (9791 - 2127) )/ 2 )
=1180/( ( 7583 + 7664 )/ 2 )
=1180/7623.5
=15.48 %

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

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What does a ROCE % of 15.48% mean?
JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) has a ROCE % of 15.48% as of Jan. 2026.
Is JD Sports Fashion's ROCE % too high?
JD Sports Fashion's current ROCE % is 15.48%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROCE % is 7.58. JD Sports Fashion's value of 15.48% is 104.2% above this industry median. Overall, JD Sports Fashion has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JD Sports Fashion's ROCE % compare to TJX and ROST?
JD Sports Fashion's ROCE % of 15.48% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.58. JD Sports Fashion's value of 15.48% is 104.2% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.58, based on 1,117 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. JD Sports Fashion's current ROCE % of 15.48% is 104.2% 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JD Sports Fashion's current ROCE % is 15.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JD Sports Fashion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.41, compared to a current price of £0.85 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 15.48% and 104.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.58. JD Sports Fashion's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.), the current ROCE % is 15.48% 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 JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.85 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.41. GuruFocus considers JD Sports Fashion to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:JD.:

  • ROCE %: 15.48%
  • GF Value™: £1.41 vs. price of £0.85 (40.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 104.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median

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

JD Sports Fashion Business Description

Address Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, Lancashire, GBR, BL9 8RR
JD Sports Fashion PLC is a U.K. retailer of branded sportswear and fashionwear. The company has stores in the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, and outside Europe. The offering includes international brands, such as Adidas, Nike, and The North Face, and own-brand labels, such as McKenzie, Carbrini, Supply & Demand, and The Duffer of St George. The store network consists of various shops: Size?, Footpatrol, Chausport, Sprinter, Scotts, Tessuti, Cloggs, Mainline, and Ultimate Outdoors, among others. Stores are specialized: Footpatrol is a sneaker provider; Size? offers footwear, apparel, and accessories; and Chausport operates throughout France selling international footwear brands, such as Nike.
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