RTC Group (LSE:RTC) ROCE %: 27.22% (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:RTC RTC Group PLC LSE:RTC
61 GF Score
Price £1.01
GF Value £0.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is RTC Group ROCE %?

RTC Group LSE:RTC 61 ROCE % is 27.22% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:RTC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.83 (Modestly Overvalued).

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. RTC Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 27.22%.


RTC Group  (LSE:RTC) 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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RTC Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RTC 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.

RTC Group ROCE % Chart

RTC Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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RTC 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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RTC Group ROCE % Calculation

RTC 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 )
=2.6/( ( (21.659 - 11.444) + (20.655 - 10.549) )/ 2 )
=2.6/( (10.215+10.106)/ 2 )
=2.6/10.1605
=25.59 %

RTC 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 )
=2.662/( ( (20.75 - 11.297) + (20.655 - 10.549) )/ 2 )
=2.662/( ( 9.453 + 10.106 )/ 2 )
=2.662/9.7795
=27.22 %

(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 27.22% mean?
RTC Group (LSE:RTC) has a ROCE % of 27.22% as of Dec. 2025.
Is RTC Group's ROCE % too high?
RTC Group's current ROCE % is 27.22%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 8.88. RTC Group's value of 27.22% is 206.5% above this industry median. Overall, RTC Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTC Group's ROCE % compare to KFY and RHI?
RTC Group's ROCE % of 27.22% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.88. RTC Group's value of 27.22% is 206.5% 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 8.88, 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. RTC Group's current ROCE % of 27.22% is 206.5% 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 8.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RTC Group's current ROCE % is 27.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RTC Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group (LSE:RTC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.83, compared to a current price of £1.01 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 27.22% and 206.5% above the Business Services industry median of 8.88. RTC Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100. 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 RTC Group (LSE:RTC), the current ROCE % is 27.22% 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 RTC Group (LSE:RTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.01 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.83. GuruFocus considers RTC Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:RTC:

  • ROCE %: 27.22%
  • GF Value™: £0.83 vs. price of £1.01 (21.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100
  • Industry Position: 206.5% above the Business Services median

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


RTC Group Business Description

Address London Road, The Derby Conference Centre, Derby, GBR, DE24 8UX
RTC Group PLC is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the provision of engineering and technical recruitment services that provide temporary and permanent labor to a broad range of industries and customers in both domestic and international markets. It focuses on white and blue-collar recruitment, providing temporary, permanent, and contingent staff to a range of industries and clients in both domestic and international markets. The Group's operating segments include UK Recruitment, UK Central Services, and International Recruitment. The majority of its revenues are generated from the UK Recruitment segment. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, and the rest from the United States and the Middle East.
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