Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) ROCE %: 25.84% (As of Dec. 2025)


NAI:LKL Longhom Publishers PLC NAI:LKL
49 GF Score
Price KES2.68
GF Value KES1.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Longhom Publishers ROCE %?

Longhom Publishers NAI:LKL -6.94% 49 ROCE % is 25.84% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:LKL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of KES1.83 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Longhom Publishers's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.84%.

Longhom Publishers  (NAI:LKL) 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.

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Longhom Publishers ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Longhom Publishers'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.

Longhom Publishers ROCE % Chart

Longhom Publishers Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.96 3.80 -82.08 -51.39 -55.05

Longhom Publishers Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -59.43 24.43 -159.70 -74.81 25.84
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Longhom Publishers ROCE % Calculation

Longhom Publishers's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=-169.256/( ( (2070.276 - 2046.847) + (2230.832 - 1639.324) )/ 2 )
=-169.256/( (23.429+591.508)/ 2 )
=-169.256/307.4685
=-55.05 %

Longhom Publishers'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 )
=143.75/( ( (2230.832 - 1639.324) + (2343.732 - 1822.56) )/ 2 )
=143.75/( ( 591.508 + 521.172 )/ 2 )
=143.75/556.34
=25.84 %

(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 25.84% mean?
Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) has a ROCE % of 25.84% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Longhom Publishers' ROCE % too high?
Longhom Publishers' current ROCE % is 25.84%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROCE % is 3.07. Longhom Publishers' value of 25.84% is 743.1% above this industry median. Overall, Longhom Publishers has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longhom Publishers' ROCE % compare to NYT and WLY?
Longhom Publishers' ROCE % of 25.84% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.07. Longhom Publishers' value of 25.84% is 743.1% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.07, based on 980 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. Longhom Publishers's current ROCE % of 25.84% is 743.1% 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Longhom Publishers's current ROCE % is 25.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longhom Publishers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.83, compared to a current price of KES2.68 — trading 46.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 25.84% and 743.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.07. Longhom Publishers' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL), the current ROCE % is 25.84% 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES2.68 is trading 46.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.83. GuruFocus considers Longhom Publishers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:LKL:

  • ROCE %: 25.84%
  • GF Value™: KES1.83 vs. price of KES2.68 (46.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 743.1% above the Media - Diversified median

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

Longhom Publishers Business Description

Address Funzi Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 18033 - 00500, LR No. 209/5604, Nairobi, KEN, 00500
Longhom Publishers PLC provides learning materials and solutions in the East and Central Africa region. The principal activity of the company is publishing and selling of high-quality educational and general books. The business of the company operates through four geographical segments: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. The product line of the company consists of books for primary and secondary classes. The Kenya region generates a majority of revenue for the company.
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