Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) ROCE %: -4.26% (As of Apr. 2026)

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LSE:TIDE Crimson Tide PLC LSE:TIDE
49 GF Score
Price £0.88
GF Value £0.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Crimson Tide ROCE %?

Crimson Tide LSE:TIDE 49 ROCE % is -4.26% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:TIDE with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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. Crimson Tide's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -4.26%.

Crimson Tide  (LSE:TIDE) 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.

Crimson Tide ROCE % Related Terms

Crimson Tide ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crimson Tide'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.

Crimson Tide ROCE % Chart

Crimson Tide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Apr26
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.70 -18.73 -7.76 -15.98 3.32

Crimson Tide Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Oct25 Apr26
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 -5.03 -4.90 -27.07 10.44 -4.26
LSE:TIDE
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Crimson Tide ROCE % Calculation

Crimson Tide's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Apr. 2026 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Apr. 2026 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Apr. 2026 )
=0.206/( ( (8.179 - 1.422) + (6.744 - 1.096) )/ 2 )
=0.206/( (6.757+5.648)/ 2 )
=0.206/6.2025
=3.32 %

Crimson Tide's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-0.244/( ( (6.935 - 1.12) + (6.744 - 1.096) )/ 2 )
=-0.244/( ( 5.815 + 5.648 )/ 2 )
=-0.244/5.7315
=-4.26 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 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 -4.26% mean?
Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) has a ROCE % of -4.26% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Crimson Tide's ROCE % too high?
Crimson Tide's current ROCE % is -4.26%. Overall, Crimson Tide has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crimson Tide's ROCE % compare to QH and SHOP?
Crimson Tide's ROCE % of -4.26% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.51. 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.51, based on 2,725 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crimson Tide's current ROCE % is -4.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crimson Tide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.99, compared to a current price of £0.88 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -4.26%. Crimson Tide's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE), the current ROCE % is -4.26% as of Apr. 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 Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Tide stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.88 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.99. GuruFocus considers Crimson Tide to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:TIDE:

  • ROCE %: -4.26%
  • GF Value™: £0.99 vs. price of £0.88 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Crimson Tide Business Description

Address 77 Mount Ephraim, Brockbourne House, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, GBR, TN4 8BS
Crimson Tide PLC is a UK-based company that is engaged in the provision of mobility solutions and related software development. The company provides mpro software, which is a Maas (Mobility as a Service) that provides job scheduling, alerting, and reporting. It aims to improve the efficiency of staff working and capturing data in the field. The company also provides non-core software solutions, which include reselling third-party software and related development and support services. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom, followed by Ireland and the United States.
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