Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) ROCE %: 12.71% (As of Dec. 2025)

What is Norman Broadbent ROCE %?

Norman Broadbent LSE:NBB 74 ROCE % is 12.71% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:NBB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.74 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Norman Broadbent's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.71%.

Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) 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.

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Norman Broadbent ROCE % Historical Data

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Norman Broadbent Annual Data

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-38.15

-18.46

28.04

-6.91

35.80

Norman Broadbent Semi-Annual Data
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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															55.71	-7.33	-6.10	62.82	12.71

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Norman Broadbent ROCE % Calculation

Norman Broadbent's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.652	/	( ( (4.432 - 2.976)	+	(6.106 - 3.92) )	/ 2 )
	=	0.652	/	( (1.456	+	2.186)	/ 2 )
	=	0.652	/	1.821
	=	35.80 %

Norman Broadbent's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Jun. 2025 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Jun. 2025 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.258	/	( ( (4.821 - 2.947)	+	(6.106 - 3.92) )	/ 2 )
	=	0.258	/	( ( 1.874	+	2.186 )	/ 2 )
	=	0.258	/	2.03
	=	12.71 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 12.71% mean?

Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) has a ROCE % of 12.71% as of Dec. 2025.

Is Norman Broadbent's ROCE % too high?

Norman Broadbent's current ROCE % is 12.71%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 8.93. Norman Broadbent's value of 12.71% is 42.3% above this industry median. Overall, Norman Broadbent has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Norman Broadbent's ROCE % compare to KFY and RHI?

Norman Broadbent's ROCE % of 12.71% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.93. Norman Broadbent's value of 12.71% is 42.3% 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 Business Services company?

The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.93, based on 1,070 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. Norman Broadbent's current ROCE % of 12.71% is 42.3% 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 Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norman Broadbent's current ROCE % is 12.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Norman Broadbent stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.74, compared to a current price of £1.75 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 12.71% and 42.3% above the Business Services industry median of 8.93. Norman Broadbent's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB), the current ROCE % is 12.71% as of Dec. 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 Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norman Broadbent stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.75 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.74. GuruFocus considers Norman Broadbent to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:NBB:

ROCE %: 12.71%
GF Value™: £2.74 vs. price of £1.75 (36.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 42.3% above the Business Services median

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

Norman Broadbent Business Description

Industry Industrials Business Services

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Address 68 King William Street, London, GBR, EC4N 7HR

Website https://www.normanbroadbent.com

Norman Broadbent PLC is a UK-based company engaged in providing talent acquisition and advisory services. The company offers Executive Search, Senior Interim Management, Research and Insight, Leadership Consulting and Assessment, and executive-level Recruitment Solutions. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.

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