MS International (LSE:MSI) ROCE %: 22.52% (As of Oct. 2025)


LSE:MSI MS International PLC LSE:MSI
76 GF Score
Price £14.00
GF Value £12.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is MS International ROCE %?

MS International LSE:MSI -0.36% 76 ROCE % is 22.52% as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:MSI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £12.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. MS International's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 22.52%.

MS International  (LSE:MSI) 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.

MS International ROCE % Related Terms

MS International ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MS International'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.

MS International ROCE % Chart

MS International Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
ROCE %
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MS International Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
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MS International ROCE % Calculation

MS International's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Apr. 2025 )  (A: Apr. 2024 )(A: Apr. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Apr. 2025 )  (A: Apr. 2024 )(A: Apr. 2025 )
=20.076/( ( (129.294 - 64.347) + (134.139 - 62.816) )/ 2 )
=20.076/( (64.947+71.323)/ 2 )
=20.076/68.135
=29.47 %

MS International's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Oct. 2025 )  (Q: Apr. 2025 )(Q: Oct. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Oct. 2025 )  (Q: Apr. 2025 )(Q: Oct. 2025 )
=17.3/( ( (134.139 - 62.816) + (130.961 - 48.662) )/ 2 )
=17.3/( ( 71.323 + 82.299 )/ 2 )
=17.3/76.811
=22.52 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Oct. 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 22.52% mean?
MS International (LSE:MSI) has a ROCE % of 22.52% as of Oct. 2025.
Is MS International's ROCE % too high?
MS International's current ROCE % is 22.52%. The Conglomerates industry median ROCE % is 6.90. MS International's value of 22.52% is 226.6% above this industry median. Overall, MS International has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MS International's ROCE % compare to HON and MMM?
MS International's ROCE % of 22.52% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.90. MS International's value of 22.52% is 226.6% 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 Conglomerates company?
The median ROCE % among Conglomerates companies is 6.90, based on 556 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. MS International's current ROCE % of 22.52% is 226.6% 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 Conglomerates industry, the median ROCE % is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MS International's current ROCE % is 22.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MS International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS International (LSE:MSI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £12.17, compared to a current price of £14.00 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 22.52% and 226.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 6.90. MS International's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 MS International (LSE:MSI), the current ROCE % is 22.52% as of Oct. 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 MS International (LSE:MSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £14.00 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of £12.17. GuruFocus considers MS International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MSI:

  • ROCE %: 22.52%
  • GF Value™: £12.17 vs. price of £14.00 (15% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 226.6% above the Conglomerates median

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

MS International Business Description

Other Exchanges 6QK:Germany
Address Balby Carr Bank, Doncaster, GBR, DN4 8DH
MS International PLC is engaged in the design and manufacturing of specialist engineering products and the provision of related services. The company's operating segment include Defence and Security, Forgings, Petrol Station Superstructures, and Corporate Branding. Defence and Security segment designs, manufactures, and services defence equipment. The Petrol Station Branding division is engaged in the design and installation of the complete appearance of petrol stations. It generates maximum revenue from the Defence segment.
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