PZCUY (PZ Cussons) ROCE %: 22.63% (As of Nov. 2025)

What is PZ Cussons ROCE %?

PZ Cussons PZCUY 53 ROCE % is 22.63% as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates PZCUY with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.39. The stock has 8 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. PZ Cussons's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 22.63%.

PZ Cussons (OTCPK:PZCUY) 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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PZ Cussons ROCE % Historical Data

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PZ Cussons ROCE % Chart

PZ Cussons Annual Data

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13.06

9.64

9.75

-11.82

5.73

PZ Cussons Semi-Annual Data
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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-24.05	3.44	6.96	3.60	22.63

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PZ Cussons ROCE % Calculation

PZ Cussons's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: May. 2025 )		(A: May. 2024 )		(A: May. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: May. 2025 )		(A: May. 2024 )		(A: May. 2025 )
	=	30.975	/	( ( (821.239 - 239.949)	+	(821.362 - 320.828) )	/ 2 )
	=	30.975	/	( (581.29	+	500.534)	/ 2 )
	=	30.975	/	540.912
	=	5.73 %

PZ Cussons's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Nov. 2025 )		(Q: May. 2025 )		(Q: Nov. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Nov. 2025 )		(Q: May. 2025 )		(Q: Nov. 2025 )
	=	110.118	/	( ( (821.362 - 320.828)	+	(846.649 - 373.85) )	/ 2 )
	=	110.118	/	( ( 500.534	+	472.799 )	/ 2 )
	=	110.118	/	486.6665
	=	22.63 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 22.63% mean?

PZ Cussons (PZCUY) has a ROCE % of 22.63% as of Nov. 2025.

Is PZ Cussons' ROCE % too high?

PZ Cussons' current ROCE % is 22.63%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.78. PZ Cussons' value of 22.63% is 157.9% above this industry median. Overall, PZ Cussons has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does PZ Cussons' ROCE % compare to PG and CL?

PZ Cussons' ROCE % of 22.63% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.78. PZ Cussons' value of 22.63% is 157.9% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?

The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.78, based on 1,938 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. PZ Cussons's current ROCE % of 22.63% is 157.9% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PZ Cussons's current ROCE % is 22.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is PZ Cussons stock overvalued right now?

PZ Cussons (PZCUY) has a current ROCE % of 22.63%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.39, compared to a current price of $1.51 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 22.63% and 157.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.78. PZ Cussons' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 PZ Cussons (PZCUY), the current ROCE % is 22.63% as of Nov. 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 PZ Cussons (PZCUY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.51 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.39.

Key valuation signals for PZCUY:

ROCE %: 22.63%
GF Value™: $1.39 vs. price of $1.51 (8.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 53/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 157.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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

PZ Cussons Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies LSE:TBTG LSE:MCB LSE:W7L LSE:VLG LSE:REVB LSE:PAM AQSE:ALH PG XPAR:OR LSE:ULVR CL BOM:500696 LSE:RKT KVUE KMB EL XTER:HEN3 CHD OSTO:ESSITY B XTER:BEI

Other Exchanges PZCl:UK PZC:UK 1ZQ:Germany

Address 3500 Aviator Way, Manchester Business Park, Manchester, GBR, M22 5TG

Website https://www.pzcussons.com

PZ Cussons PLC is a household and personal-care company. Its main business categories are personal care and beauty, home care, food and nutrition, and electricals. The principal activities of the Group are the manufacture and distribution of soaps, detergents, toiletries, beauty products, pharmaceuticals, electrical goods, edible oils, fats and spreads, and nutritional products. The geographical segments of the company are Europe and the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Central regions. The company derives its maximum revenue from Europe and the Americas.

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