LPA Group (LSE:LPA) ROCE %: 5.08% (As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:LPA LPA Group PLC LSE:LPA
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What is LPA Group ROCE %?

LPA Group LSE:LPA 32 ROCE % is 5.08% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:LPA with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.64 (Fairly Valued). 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. LPA Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.08%.

LPA Group  (LSE:LPA) 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.

LPA Group ROCE % Related Terms

LPA Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LPA 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.

LPA Group ROCE % Chart

LPA Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.92 7.02 5.49 -2.27 -1.84

LPA Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.58 -0.91 -3.79 0.12 5.08
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LPA Group ROCE % Calculation

LPA Group's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=-0.344/( ( (25.602 - 6.409) + (26.188 - 7.903) )/ 2 )
=-0.344/( (19.193+18.285)/ 2 )
=-0.344/18.739
=-1.84 %

LPA 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 )
=1.034/( ( (26.188 - 7.903) + (28.109 - 5.72) )/ 2 )
=1.034/( ( 18.285 + 22.389 )/ 2 )
=1.034/20.337
=5.08 %

(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 5.08% mean?
LPA Group (LSE:LPA) has a ROCE % of 5.08% as of Mar. 2026.
Is LPA Group's ROCE % too high?
LPA Group's current ROCE % is 5.08%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.10. LPA Group's value of 5.08% is 28.5% below this industry median. Overall, LPA Group has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LPA Group's ROCE % compare to VRT and BE?
LPA Group's ROCE % of 5.08% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.10. LPA Group's value of 5.08% is 28.5% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.10, based on 3,032 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. LPA Group's current ROCE % of 5.08% is 28.5% 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 Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LPA Group's current ROCE % is 5.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LPA Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPA Group (LSE:LPA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.64, compared to a current price of £0.64 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 5.08% and 28.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 7.10. LPA Group's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 LPA Group (LSE:LPA), the current ROCE % is 5.08% 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 LPA Group (LSE:LPA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPA Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.64 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.64. GuruFocus considers LPA Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:LPA:

  • ROCE %: 5.08%
  • GF Value™: £0.64 vs. price of £0.64 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.5% below the Industrial Products median

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

LPA Group Business Description

Address Light and Power House, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, GBR, CB11 3AQ
LPA Group PLC is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of LED lighting, industrial electrical, electro mechanical systems, and is a distributor of engineered components. The Group comprises three divisions: LPA Connection Systems (electro-mechanical), LPA Lighting Systems (lighting & electronics) and LPA Channel Electric (engineered component distribution), which collectively design, manufacture and market industrial electrical and electronic products. It operates across three market segments: Rail; Aerospace & Defence and Other Its geographic markets are the United Kingdom, Rest of Europe, Rest of World. The majority of its revenue originates in the United Kingdom.
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