Auction Technology Group (STU:684) ROCE %: 1.55% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:684 Auction Technology Group PLC STU:684
74 GF Score
Price €4.60
GF Value €7.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Auction Technology Group ROCE %?

Auction Technology Group STU:684 +1.32% 74 ROCE % is 1.55% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:684 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.17 (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. Auction Technology Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.55%.

Auction Technology Group  (STU:684) 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.

Auction Technology Group ROCE % Related Terms

Auction Technology Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Auction Technology Group'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.

Auction Technology Group ROCE % Chart

Auction Technology Group Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.63 2.44 2.53 3.75 -17.01

Auction Technology Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 2.31 5.22 3.33 -36.54 1.55
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Auction Technology Group ROCE % Calculation

Auction Technology Group's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=-115.742/( ( (771.079 - 37.348) + (662.348 - 35.495) )/ 2 )
=-115.742/( (733.731+626.853)/ 2 )
=-115.742/680.292
=-17.01 %

Auction Technology Group'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: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=9.688/( ( (662.348 - 35.495) + (658.524 - 37.541) )/ 2 )
=9.688/( ( 626.853 + 620.983 )/ 2 )
=9.688/623.918
=1.55 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (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 1.55% mean?
Auction Technology Group (STU:684) has a ROCE % of 1.55% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Auction Technology Group's ROCE % too high?
Auction Technology Group's current ROCE % is 1.55%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.27. Auction Technology Group's value of 1.55% is 70.6% below this industry median. Overall, Auction Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auction Technology Group's ROCE % compare to CRM and SHOP?
Auction Technology Group's ROCE % of 1.55% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.27. Auction Technology Group's value of 1.55% is 70.6% below 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.27, based on 2,713 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. Auction Technology Group's current ROCE % of 1.55% is 70.6% below 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Auction Technology Group's current ROCE % is 1.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auction Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group (STU:684) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.17, compared to a current price of €4.60 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 1.55% and 70.6% below the Software industry median of 5.27. Auction Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Auction Technology Group (STU:684), the current ROCE % is 1.55% 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 Auction Technology Group (STU:684) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.60 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.17. GuruFocus considers Auction Technology Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:684:

  • ROCE %: 1.55%
  • GF Value™: €7.17 vs. price of €4.60 (35.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.6% below the Software median

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:684 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Auction Technology Group Business Description

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Address 65 Southwark Street, The Harlequin Building, London, GBR, SE1 0HR
Auction Technology Group PLC is a digital marketplace operator that powers the discovery and sale of curated secondary goods through trusted online platforms. The Group operates curated auction and list-price marketplaces and provides value-added services, including seller marketing, integrated payments, shipping solutions, cross-listing capabilities, white-label auction technology, and partner network services. Its operations are organised into two reportable segments: Arts & Antiques and Industrial & Commercial, across which it operates multiple specialist marketplaces. The majority of revenue is generated from the Arts & Antiques segment. Geographically, it serves the United Kingdom, Mexico, Germany, and the United States, with the majority of revenue generated from the United States.
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