MediaZest (LSE:MDZ) ROCE %: 103.86% (As of Mar. 2026)


What is MediaZest ROCE %?

MediaZest LSE:MDZ -5.00% ROCE % is 103.86% as of Mar. 2026. 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. MediaZest's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 103.86%.

MediaZest  (LSE:MDZ) 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.

MediaZest ROCE % Related Terms

MediaZest ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MediaZest'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.

MediaZest ROCE % Chart

MediaZest Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.25 11.12 -35.25 -6.10 20.09

MediaZest Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 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 -16.97 1.37 26.39 14.13 103.86

MediaZest ROCE % Calculation

MediaZest'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 )
=0.223/( ( (3.972 - 2.889) + (5.09 - 3.953) )/ 2 )
=0.223/( (1.083+1.137)/ 2 )
=0.223/1.11
=20.09 %

MediaZest'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 )
=1.6/( ( (5.09 - 3.953) + (4.421 - 2.477) )/ 2 )
=1.6/( ( 1.137 + 1.944 )/ 2 )
=1.6/1.5405
=103.86 %

(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 103.86% mean?
MediaZest (LSE:MDZ) has a ROCE % of 103.86% as of Mar. 2026.
Is MediaZest's ROCE % too high?
MediaZest's current ROCE % is 103.86%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROCE % is 3.10. MediaZest's value of 103.86% is 3250.3% above this industry median.
How does MediaZest's ROCE % compare to APP and OMC?
MediaZest's ROCE % of 103.86% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.10. MediaZest's value of 103.86% is 3250.3% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.10, based on 988 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. MediaZest's current ROCE % of 103.86% is 3250.3% 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MediaZest's current ROCE % is 103.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MediaZest stock overvalued right now?
MediaZest (LSE:MDZ) has a current ROCE % of 103.86%. The current ROCE % is 103.86% and 3250.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.10. 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 MediaZest (LSE:MDZ), the current ROCE % is 103.86% 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.

MediaZest Business Description

Address Albert Drive, Unit 9, Working Business Park, Woking, Surrey, GBR, GU21 5JY
MediaZest PLC is an audio-visual solutions provider specializing in digital signage and audio systems, offering integrated services including content creation, system design, installation, technical support, and maintenance. The company operates across retail, automotive, and corporate office sectors, delivering solutions such as digital displays, self-service kiosks, showroom technologies, videowalls, and hybrid meeting and conferencing systems. It mainly serves brands seeking to enhance customer experience and communication through technology. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the UK and the Channel Islands, with income derived from hardware and installation, support and maintenance, and other services, including software solutions.