Mothercare (LSE:MTCF) ROCE %: -2.96% (As of Sep. 2025)


What is Mothercare ROCE %?

Mothercare LSE:MTCF 12 ROCE % is -2.96% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:MTCF with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 6 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. Mothercare's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -2.96%.

Mothercare  (LSE:MTCF) 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.

Mothercare ROCE % Related Terms

Mothercare ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mothercare'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.

Mothercare ROCE % Chart

Mothercare Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
ROCE %
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Mothercare 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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Mothercare ROCE % Calculation

Mothercare'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 )
=16/( ( (22.4 - 28.3) + (28.7 - 8.2) )/ 2 )
=16/( (-5.9+20.5)/ 2 )
=16/7.3
=219.18 %

Mothercare'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 )
=-0.6/( ( (28.7 - 8.2) + (26.3 - 6.3) )/ 2 )
=-0.6/( ( 20.5 + 20 )/ 2 )
=-0.6/20.25
=-2.96 %

(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 -2.96% mean?
Mothercare (LSE:MTCF) has a ROCE % of -2.96% as of Sep. 2025.
Is Mothercare's ROCE % too high?
Mothercare's current ROCE % is -2.96%. Overall, Mothercare has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mothercare's ROCE % compare to CASY and WSM?
Mothercare's ROCE % of -2.96% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.58. 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. 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. Mothercare's current ROCE % is -2.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mothercare stock overvalued right now?
Mothercare (LSE:MTCF) has a current ROCE % of -2.96%. The current ROCE % is -2.96%. Mothercare's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 6 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 Mothercare (LSE:MTCF), the current ROCE % is -2.96% 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.

Mothercare Business Description

Other Exchanges MTCl:UKMTC:UK
Address London Road, Westside 1, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, GBR, HP3 9TD
Mothercare PLC is the owner of a specialist brand that designs, sources, and supplies products across clothing, equipment, and other products for parents and young children around the world. The Mothercare brand is presented in stores and online through a network of franchise partners globally. Its product offerings span across clothing and many other essential categories including baby nursery, feedtime, bathtime, and playtime. The company generates a majority of its revenue in the form of the sale of goods to franchise partners, and the rest through royalties income. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Europe and the rest from Asia and the Middle East.