Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) ROCE %: -18.74% (As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:PPHC Public Policy Holding Co Inc LSE:PPHC
70 GF Score
Price £6.05
GF Value £9.97
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Public Policy Holding Co ROCE %?

Public Policy Holding Co LSE:PPHC -0.82% 70 ROCE % is -18.74% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PPHC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of £9.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 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. Public Policy Holding Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -18.74%.

Public Policy Holding Co  (LSE:PPHC) 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.

Public Policy Holding Co ROCE % Related Terms

Public Policy Holding Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Public Policy Holding Co'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.

Public Policy Holding Co ROCE % Chart

Public Policy Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -30.38 -8.55 -5.38 -12.22 -21.20

Public Policy Holding Co Quarterly Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -16.81 -12.51 -15.19 -38.51 -18.74
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Public Policy Holding Co ROCE % Calculation

Public Policy Holding Co'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 )
=-23.306/( ( (137.999 - 29.928) + (151.306 - 39.483) )/ 2 )
=-23.306/( (108.071+111.823)/ 2 )
=-23.306/109.947
=-21.20 %

Public Policy Holding Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-23.868/( ( (151.306 - 39.483) + (181.89 - 38.949) )/ 2 )
=-23.868/( ( 111.823 + 142.941 )/ 2 )
=-23.868/127.382
=-18.74 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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 -18.74% mean?
Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) has a ROCE % of -18.74% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Public Policy Holding Co's ROCE % too high?
Public Policy Holding Co's current ROCE % is -18.74%. Overall, Public Policy Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Policy Holding Co's ROCE % compare to VRSK and EFX?
Public Policy Holding Co's ROCE % of -18.74% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.88. 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 8.88, 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. 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 8.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Policy Holding Co's current ROCE % is -18.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Policy Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £9.97, compared to a current price of £6.05 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -18.74%. Public Policy Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC), the current ROCE % is -18.74% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £6.05 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £9.97. GuruFocus considers Public Policy Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PPHC:

  • ROCE %: -18.74%
  • GF Value™: £9.97 vs. price of £6.05 (39.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Public Policy Holding Co Business Description

Other Exchanges PPHC:USA
Address 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC, USA, 20002
Public Policy Holding Co Inc operates as a advisory firm. The company also operates a portfolio of independent firms that offer public affairs, crisis management, lobbying, and advocacy services on behalf of the corporate, trade association, and non-profit client organisations. Its business comprises of three reporting segments - Government Relations Consulting, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Consulting and Compliance and Insights Services.
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