Inspecs Group (LSE:SPEC) ROCE %: -1.97% (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:SPEC Inspecs Group PLC LSE:SPEC
52 GF Score
Price £0.97
GF Value £0.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Inspecs Group ROCE %?

Inspecs Group LSE:SPEC 52 ROCE % is -1.97% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:SPEC with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. Inspecs Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.97%.

Inspecs Group  (LSE:SPEC) 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.

Inspecs Group ROCE % Related Terms

Inspecs Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inspecs 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.

Inspecs Group ROCE % Chart

Inspecs Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Inspecs Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Inspecs Group ROCE % Calculation

Inspecs 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 )
=2.687/( ( (225.754 - 86.233) + (202.23 - 76.675) )/ 2 )
=2.687/( (139.521+125.555)/ 2 )
=2.687/132.538
=2.03 %

Inspecs 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 )
=-2.558/( ( (203.834 - 69.158) + (202.23 - 76.675) )/ 2 )
=-2.558/( ( 134.676 + 125.555 )/ 2 )
=-2.558/130.1155
=-1.97 %

(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 -1.97% mean?
Inspecs Group (LSE:SPEC) has a ROCE % of -1.97% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Inspecs Group's ROCE % too high?
Inspecs Group's current ROCE % is -1.97%. Overall, Inspecs Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inspecs Group's ROCE % compare to ISRG and BDX?
Inspecs Group's ROCE % of -1.97% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median ROCE % is 2.23. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROCE % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.23, based on 814 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 Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROCE % is 2.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inspecs Group's current ROCE % is -1.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inspecs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspecs Group (LSE:SPEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.58, compared to a current price of £0.97 — trading 67.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -1.97%. Inspecs Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Inspecs Group (LSE:SPEC), the current ROCE % is -1.97% 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 Inspecs Group (LSE:SPEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspecs Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.97 is trading 67.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.58. GuruFocus considers Inspecs Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SPEC:

  • ROCE %: -1.97%
  • GF Value™: £0.58 vs. price of £0.97 (67.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Inspecs Group Business Description

Address Upper Bristol Road, 7-10 Kelso Place, Bath, Somerset, GBR, BA1 3AU
Inspecs Group PLC is a designer and manufacturer of eyewear frames and accessories. The customers of the company include optical and Non-optical retailers, distributors, and independent opticians. The company operations are spread across the United Kingdom, Europe (excluding the UK), South America, North America, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Its eyewear brands include Superdry, Titanflex, O'Neill, Brendel, Humphreys, Marc O'Polo, and among others. The reporting segments of the company are Frames and Optics product distribution which derives maximum revenue, and Manufacturing includes OEM and manufacturing distribution segment.
52GF Score

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