Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) ROCE %: 7.84% (As of Jun. 2026)

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LTS:0CXE Detection Technology PLC LTS:0CXE
79 GF Score
Price €11.55
GF Value €21.10
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What is Detection Technology ROCE %?

Detection Technology LTS:0CXE 79 ROCE % is 7.84% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0CXE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.10. The stock has 7 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. Detection Technology's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.84%.

Detection Technology  (LTS:0CXE) 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.

Detection Technology ROCE % Related Terms

Detection Technology ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Detection Technology'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.

Detection Technology ROCE % Chart

Detection Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Detection Technology Quarterly Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Detection Technology ROCE % Calculation

Detection Technology'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 )
=7.465/( ( (100.177 - 17.621) + (104.106 - 25.685) )/ 2 )
=7.465/( (82.556+78.421)/ 2 )
=7.465/80.4885
=9.27 %

Detection Technology's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=6.188/( ( (108.48 - 31.016) + (105.268 - 24.971) )/ 2 )
=6.188/( ( 77.464 + 80.297 )/ 2 )
=6.188/78.8805
=7.84 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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 7.84% mean?
Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) has a ROCE % of 7.84% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Detection Technology's ROCE % too high?
Detection Technology's current ROCE % is 7.84%. The Hardware industry median ROCE % is 5.91. Detection Technology's value of 7.84% is 32.7% above this industry median. Overall, Detection Technology has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Detection Technology's ROCE % compare to COHR and KEYS?
Detection Technology's ROCE % of 7.84% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.91. Detection Technology's value of 7.84% is 32.7% 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 Hardware company?
The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.91, based on 2,454 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. Detection Technology's current ROCE % of 7.84% is 32.7% 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 Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Detection Technology's current ROCE % is 7.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Detection Technology stock overvalued right now?
Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) has a current ROCE % of 7.84%. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.10, compared to a current price of €11.55 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 7.84% and 32.7% above the Hardware industry median of 5.91. Detection Technology's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE), the current ROCE % is 7.84% as of Jun. 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 Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Detection Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €11.55 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.10.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0CXE:

  • ROCE %: 7.84%
  • GF Value™: €21.10 vs. price of €11.55 (45.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.7% above the Hardware median

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0CXE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Detection Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges DETEC:Finland6DT:Germany
Address A Grid, Otakaari 5A, Espoo, FIN, FI-02150
Detection Technology PLC is a company engaged in providing X-ray imaging subsystems, components and services for medical, security and industrial applications. The business units of the company are the Medical business unit and Security and Industrial business unit, of which prime revenue is derived from the Security Business Unit. Its security imaging offering includes X-ray imaging subsystems for security applications from baggage, parcel and cargo scanning to personnel screening and computed tomography. The company operates in Finland, APAC, EMEA and Americas.
79GF Score

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