Pennant International Group (LSE:PEN) ROCE %: -5.81% (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:PEN Pennant International Group PLC LSE:PEN
39 GF Score
Price £0.27
GF Value £0.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Pennant International Group ROCE %?

Pennant International Group LSE:PEN 39 ROCE % is -5.81% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:PEN with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 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. Pennant International Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -5.81%.

Pennant International Group  (LSE:PEN) 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.

Pennant International Group ROCE % Related Terms

Pennant International Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pennant International Group'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.

Pennant International Group ROCE % Chart

Pennant International Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Pennant International Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Pennant International Group ROCE % Calculation

Pennant International Group'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 )
=-2.239/( ( (15.936 - 7.032) + (12.16 - 4.571) )/ 2 )
=-2.239/( (8.904+7.589)/ 2 )
=-2.239/8.2465
=-27.15 %

Pennant International Group'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 )
=-0.416/( ( (12.787 - 6.046) + (12.16 - 4.571) )/ 2 )
=-0.416/( ( 6.741 + 7.589 )/ 2 )
=-0.416/7.165
=-5.81 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 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 -5.81% mean?
Pennant International Group (LSE:PEN) has a ROCE % of -5.81% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Pennant International Group's ROCE % too high?
Pennant International Group's current ROCE % is -5.81%. Overall, Pennant International Group has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pennant International Group's ROCE % compare to CRM and SHOP?
Pennant International Group's ROCE % of -5.81% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.27. 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.27, based on 2,713 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pennant International Group's current ROCE % is -5.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pennant International Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennant International Group (LSE:PEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.20, compared to a current price of £0.27 — trading 32.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -5.81%. Pennant International Group's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 8 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 Pennant International Group (LSE:PEN), the current ROCE % is -5.81% 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 Pennant International Group (LSE:PEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennant International Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.27 is trading 32.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.20. GuruFocus considers Pennant International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PEN:

  • ROCE %: -5.81%
  • GF Value™: £0.20 vs. price of £0.27 (32.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Pennant International Group Business Description

Address Old Gloucester Road, Unit D1 Staverton Connection, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GBR, GL51 6TL
Pennant International Group PLC is engaged in the delivery of integrated support solutions. The company has three operating segments: Systems Support Software; Technical Services; and, Training Systems delivered for financial reporting purposes presented as two cash generating units Software & Services and Training Systems. It offers a range of services that cover training equipment, hardware, and related support, including simulation, virtual reality, and computer-based training, technical documentation, media development, software development, and related consultancy. It operates in four geographical areas - the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, and Australia of which the United Kingdom contributes majority of the total revenue.
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