PETS (PetMed Express) ROCE %: -73.03% (As of Mar. 2026)


PETS PetMed Express Inc PETS
56 GF Score
Price $1.76
GF Value $2.87
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is PetMed Express ROCE %?

PetMed Express PETS -0.56% 56 ROCE % is -73.03% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PETS with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 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. PetMed Express's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -73.03%.


PetMed Express  (NAS:PETS) 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.


PetMed Express ROCE % Related Terms


PetMed Express ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PetMed Express'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.

PetMed Express ROCE % Chart

PetMed Express Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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PetMed Express Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -21.10 -39.80 -69.95 -109.03 -73.03
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PetMed Express ROCE % Calculation

PetMed Express's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=-31.415/( ( (148.7 - 62.768) + (81.191 - 52.034) )/ 2 )
=-31.415/( (85.932+29.157)/ 2 )
=-31.415/57.5445
=-54.59 %

PetMed Express's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-22.768/( ( (87.965 - 54.769) + (81.191 - 52.034) )/ 2 )
=-22.768/( ( 33.196 + 29.157 )/ 2 )
=-22.768/31.1765
=-73.03 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 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 -73.03% mean?
PetMed Express (PETS) has a ROCE % of -73.03% as of Mar. 2026.
Is PetMed Express' ROCE % too high?
PetMed Express' current ROCE % is -73.03%. Overall, PetMed Express has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetMed Express' ROCE % compare to BHIC and SHFH?
PetMed Express' ROCE % of -73.03% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.41. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median ROCE % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 6.41, based on 648 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 Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median ROCE % is 6.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PetMed Express's current ROCE % is -73.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetMed Express stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetMed Express (PETS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.87, compared to a current price of $1.76 — trading 38.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -73.03%. PetMed Express' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 PetMed Express (PETS), the current ROCE % is -73.03% as of Mar. 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 PetMed Express (PETS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetMed Express stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.76 is trading 38.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.87. GuruFocus considers PetMed Express to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PETS:

  • ROCE %: -73.03%
  • GF Value™: $2.87 vs. price of $1.76 (38.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

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


PetMed Express Business Description

Address 420 South Congress Avenue, Suite 100, Delray Beach, FL, USA, 33445
PetMed Express Inc is a nationwide direct-to-consumer pet pharmacy and online provider of prescription and non-prescription medications, foods, supplements, supplies, and vet services for dogs, cats, and horses. It markets and sells directly to consumers through its websites, toll-free numbers, and mobile application, offering convenience, price, speed of delivery, and customer service. It provides access to branded pharmaceuticals, generic medications, compounded prescription medications, over-the-counter health and wellness products, prescription and non-prescription food, pharmacy fulfillment, and AutoShip capabilities. Its digital platform offers pet healthcare solutions for chronic conditions, including allergies, arthritis, anxiety, kidney-related conditions, and hyperthyroidism.
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