Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) ROCE %: 2.62% (As of Sep. 2025)


LSE:MERC Mercia Asset Management PLC LSE:MERC
54 GF Score
Price £0.29
GF Value £0.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Mercia Asset Management ROCE %?

Mercia Asset Management LSE:MERC 54 ROCE % is 2.62% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:MERC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 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. Mercia Asset Management's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 2.62%.

Mercia Asset Management  (LSE:MERC) 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.

Mercia Asset Management ROCE % Related Terms

Mercia Asset Management ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercia Asset Management'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.

Mercia Asset Management ROCE % Chart

Mercia Asset Management Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
ROCE %
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Mercia Asset Management Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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Mercia Asset Management ROCE % Calculation

Mercia Asset Management's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=5.408/( ( (204.907 - 11.548) + (203.489 - 12.205) )/ 2 )
=5.408/( (193.359+191.284)/ 2 )
=5.408/192.3215
=2.81 %

Mercia Asset Management's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=5.004/( ( (203.489 - 12.205) + (201.887 - 11.465) )/ 2 )
=5.004/( ( 191.284 + 190.422 )/ 2 )
=5.004/190.853
=2.62 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 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 2.62% mean?
Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) has a ROCE % of 2.62% as of Sep. 2025.
Is Mercia Asset Management's ROCE % too high?
Mercia Asset Management's current ROCE % is 2.62%. The Asset Management industry median ROCE % is 4.39. Mercia Asset Management's value of 2.62% is 40.3% below this industry median. Overall, Mercia Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercia Asset Management's ROCE % compare to BLK and BX?
Mercia Asset Management's ROCE % of 2.62% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.39. Mercia Asset Management's value of 2.62% is 40.3% 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 Asset Management company?
The median ROCE % among Asset Management companies is 4.39, based on 707 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. Mercia Asset Management's current ROCE % of 2.62% is 40.3% 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 Asset Management industry, the median ROCE % is 4.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercia Asset Management's current ROCE % is 2.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercia Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.36, compared to a current price of £0.29 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 2.62% and 40.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 4.39. Mercia Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC), the current ROCE % is 2.62% as of Sep. 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 Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercia Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.29 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.36. GuruFocus considers Mercia Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MERC:

  • ROCE %: 2.62%
  • GF Value™: £0.36 vs. price of £0.29 (20.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.3% below the Asset Management median

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

Mercia Asset Management Business Description

Address 17 High Street, Forward House, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, GBR, B95 5AA
Mercia Asset Management PLC is a specialist asset manager focusing on supporting regional SMEs. The company provides capital across its four asset classes proprietary balance sheet capital, venture capital, private equity, and debt. The company initially nurtures businesses via its third-party funds under management and then, over time, provides further funding to the companies by deploying direct investment follow-on capital from its balance sheet. It has more than eight offices in the UK region, approx. 20 university partnerships and extensive personal networks, providing it with access to high-quality deal flow.
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