Science Group (LSE:SAG) ROCE %: 15.56% (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:SAG Science Group PLC LSE:SAG
83 GF Score
Price £5.85
GF Value £4.62
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Science Group ROCE %?

Science Group LSE:SAG 83 ROCE % is 15.56% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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. Science Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.56%.

Science Group  (LSE:SAG) 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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Science Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Science 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.

Science Group ROCE % Chart

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

Science 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 )
=42.585/( ( (141.094 - 39.187) + (163.424 - 42.838) )/ 2 )
=42.585/( (101.907+120.586)/ 2 )
=42.585/111.2465
=38.28 %

Science 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 )
=19.182/( ( (170.336 - 44.392) + (163.424 - 42.838) )/ 2 )
=19.182/( ( 125.944 + 120.586 )/ 2 )
=19.182/123.265
=15.56 %

(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 15.56% mean?
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a ROCE % of 15.56% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Science Group's ROCE % too high?
Science Group's current ROCE % is 15.56%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 8.88. Science Group's value of 15.56% is 75.2% above this industry median. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's ROCE % compare to VRSK and EFX?
Science Group's ROCE % of 15.56% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.88. Science Group's value of 15.56% is 75.2% 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. Science Group's current ROCE % of 15.56% is 75.2% 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. Science Group's current ROCE % is 15.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.62, compared to a current price of £5.85 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 15.56% and 75.2% above the Business Services industry median of 8.88. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current ROCE % is 15.56% 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £5.85 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.62. GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:

  • ROCE %: 15.56%
  • GF Value™: £4.62 vs. price of £5.85 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.2% above the Business Services median

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

Science Group Business Description

Address Harston Mill, Harston, Cambridge, GBR, CB22 7GG
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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