Robinson (LSE:RBN) ROCE %: 10.07% (As of Dec. 2025)

What is Robinson ROCE %?

Robinson LSE:RBN 71 ROCE % is 10.07% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:RBN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 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. Robinson's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.07%.

Robinson (LSE:RBN) 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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Robinson ROCE % Historical Data

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Robinson Annual Data

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0.67

7.82

0.43

-9.51

11.74

Robinson Semi-Annual Data
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Robinson ROCE % Calculation

Robinson'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 )
	=	3.7	/	( ( (44.054 - 12.934)	+	(46.236 - 14.327) )	/ 2 )
	=	3.7	/	( (31.12	+	31.909)	/ 2 )
	=	3.7	/	31.5145
	=	11.74 %

Robinson'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 )
	=	3.214	/	( ( (45.391 - 13.47)	+	(46.236 - 14.327) )	/ 2 )
	=	3.214	/	( ( 31.921	+	31.909 )	/ 2 )
	=	3.214	/	31.915
	=	10.07 %

(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 10.07% mean?

Robinson (LSE:RBN) has a ROCE % of 10.07% as of Dec. 2025.

Is Robinson's ROCE % too high?

Robinson's current ROCE % is 10.07%. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROCE % is 7.18. Robinson's value of 10.07% is 40.3% above this industry median. Overall, Robinson has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Robinson's ROCE % compare to SW and PKG?

Robinson's ROCE % of 10.07% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.18. Robinson's value of 10.07% is 40.3% 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 Packaging & Containers company?

The median ROCE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 7.18, based on 392 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. Robinson's current ROCE % of 10.07% is 40.3% 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 Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robinson's current ROCE % is 10.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Robinson stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robinson (LSE:RBN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.23, compared to a current price of £1.30 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 10.07% and 40.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 7.18. Robinson's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Robinson (LSE:RBN), the current ROCE % is 10.07% 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 Robinson (LSE:RBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robinson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.30 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.23. GuruFocus considers Robinson to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:RBN:

ROCE %: 10.07%
GF Value™: £1.23 vs. price of £1.30 (5.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 40.3% above the Packaging & Containers median

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Robinson Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Packaging & Containers

Comparable Companies LSE:SYM LSE:CRU LSE:MACF SW PKG AMCR IP BALL AVY TSX:CCL.A CCK SZSE:002812 OHEL:STERV XSWX:SIGN SZSE:002831 SON REYN SLGN TSE:5901 OHEL:HUH1V

Address Field House, Wheatbridge, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, GBR, S40 2AB

Website https://www.robinsonpackaging.com

Robinson PLC is a manufacturer of moulded plastic and paperboard packaging products. The company offers packaging products for food and beverage, cosmetics and toiletries, luxury gifting, and products from household sectors. Plastic packaging products include plastic bottles, pots, tubs and containers, caps, closures and overcaps, and jars. The paperboard packaging products consist of shoulder boxes, boxes and lids, book jackets, clam packs, rigid trays and sleeves, and folding cartons. Geographically, the company operates in the UK, Poland, Germany, Denmark, Hungary, Belgium, Others within Europe, and other European countries. The company generates the majority of its revenues from its UK business, followed by Poland.

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