Severfield (LSE:SFR) ROCE %: -24.88% (As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:SFR Severfield PLC LSE:SFR
53 GF Score
Price £0.32
GF Value £0.53
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Severfield ROCE %?

Severfield LSE:SFR +8.78% 53 ROCE % is -24.88% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SFR with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 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. Severfield's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -24.88%.

Severfield  (LSE:SFR) 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.

Severfield ROCE % Related Terms

Severfield ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Severfield'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.

Severfield ROCE % Chart

Severfield Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Severfield Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.25 -3.18 -6.99 -3.87 -24.88
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Severfield ROCE % Calculation

Severfield's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=-35.145/( ( (400.902 - 122.897) + (363.161 - 137.807) )/ 2 )
=-35.145/( (278.005+225.354)/ 2 )
=-35.145/251.6795
=-13.96 %

Severfield'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: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-59.936/( ( (379.681 - 123.195) + (363.161 - 137.807) )/ 2 )
=-59.936/( ( 256.486 + 225.354 )/ 2 )
=-59.936/240.92
=-24.88 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (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 -24.88% mean?
Severfield (LSE:SFR) has a ROCE % of -24.88% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Severfield's ROCE % too high?
Severfield's current ROCE % is -24.88%. Overall, Severfield has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Severfield's ROCE % compare to PWR and FIX?
Severfield's ROCE % of -24.88% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.22. 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 Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.22, based on 1,754 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 Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Severfield's current ROCE % is -24.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Severfield stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severfield (LSE:SFR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.53, compared to a current price of £0.32 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -24.88%. Severfield's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Severfield (LSE:SFR), the current ROCE % is -24.88% 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 Severfield (LSE:SFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severfield stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.32 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.53. GuruFocus considers Severfield to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SFR:

  • ROCE %: -24.88%
  • GF Value™: £0.53 vs. price of £0.32 (39.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Severfield Business Description

Other Exchanges SFRl:UK0L3:Germany
Address Severs House, Dalton Airfield Industrial Estate, Dalton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, GBR, YO7 3JN
Severfield PLC is a construction company in the United Kingdom. It is engaged in the design, fabrication, and construction of structural steelwork. The company's operating segments are; Core Construction Operations, and Modular Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from its Core Construction Operations segment which comprises the combined results of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and Nuclear and Infrastructure (N&I) divisions, including the results of Voortman Steel Construction Holding (VSCH). It provides steel superstructures and various other products like modular frames, severstor, and seversafe offload systems. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and the rest from the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
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