Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) ROCE %: 1.49% (As of Jun. 2025)

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LSE:SLNG Slingsby (H C) PLC LSE:SLNG
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GF Value £2.39
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What is Slingsby (H C) ROCE %?

Slingsby (H C) LSE:SLNG -25.00% 37 ROCE % is 1.49% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:SLNG with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.39. 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. Slingsby (H C)'s annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 1.49%.

Slingsby (H C)  (LSE:SLNG) 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.

Slingsby (H C) ROCE % Related Terms

Slingsby (H C) ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Slingsby (H C)'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.

Slingsby (H C) ROCE % Chart

Slingsby (H C) Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROCE %
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Slingsby (H C) Semi-Annual Data
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Slingsby (H C) ROCE % Calculation

Slingsby (H C)'s annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=-0.491/( ( (15.844 - 5.066) + (15.182 - 5.418) )/ 2 )
=-0.491/( (10.778+9.764)/ 2 )
=-0.491/10.271
=-4.78 %

Slingsby (H C)'s ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=0.144/( ( (15.182 - 5.418) + (15.036 - 5.452) )/ 2 )
=0.144/( ( 9.764 + 9.584 )/ 2 )
=0.144/9.674
=1.49 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 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 1.49% mean?
Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) has a ROCE % of 1.49% as of Jun. 2025.
Is Slingsby (H C)'s ROCE % too high?
Slingsby (H C)'s current ROCE % is 1.49%. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROCE % is 9.51. Slingsby (H C)'s value of 1.49% is 84.3% below this industry median. Overall, Slingsby (H C) has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Slingsby (H C)'s ROCE % compare to GWW and FAST?
Slingsby (H C)'s ROCE % of 1.49% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.51. Slingsby (H C)'s value of 1.49% is 84.3% below 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.51, based on 158 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. Slingsby (H C)'s current ROCE % of 1.49% is 84.3% below 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 Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROCE % is 9.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Slingsby (H C)'s current ROCE % is 1.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Slingsby (H C) stock overvalued right now?
Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) has a current ROCE % of 1.49%. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.39, compared to a current price of £0.45 — trading 81.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 1.49% and 84.3% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.51. Slingsby (H C)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG), the current ROCE % is 1.49% as of Jun. 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 Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Slingsby (H C) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.45 is trading 81.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.39.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SLNG:

  • ROCE %: 1.49%
  • GF Value™: £2.39 vs. price of £0.45 (81.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.3% below the Industrial Distribution median

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

Slingsby (H C) Business Description

Address Otley Road, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorks, GBR, BD17 7LW
Slingsby (H C) PLC is engaged in merchanting and distribution of a diversified range of industrial and commercial equipment consisting of incidental purchasing supplies. The range spanning approximately 45,000 products include the following sectors: handling and lifting, wheels and castors, ladders and steps, storage and shelving, office, safety and security, workwear, cleaning and hygiene, mailroom and packaging, workshop and maintenance, waste and recycling, premises, cloakroom, signs and labels, and flooring and matting. The group only has one business segment, which is its principal activity, being the merchanting and distribution of industrial and commercial equipment.
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