Lords Group Trading (STU:7S6) ROCE %: -3.68% (As of Dec. 2025)


STU:7S6 Lords Group Trading PLC STU:7S6
42 GF Score
Price €0.15
GF Value €0.48
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What is Lords Group Trading ROCE %?

Lords Group Trading STU:7S6 +1.35% 42 ROCE % is -3.68% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:7S6 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.48. 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. Lords Group Trading's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.68%.

Lords Group Trading  (STU:7S6) 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.

Lords Group Trading ROCE % Related Terms

Lords Group Trading ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lords Group Trading'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.

Lords Group Trading ROCE % Chart

Lords Group Trading Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 13.14 14.96 6.80 3.27 1.08

Lords Group Trading Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 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 1.52 6.51 -0.04 5.74 -3.68
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Lords Group Trading ROCE % Calculation

Lords Group Trading'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 )
=1.715/( ( (298.453 - 130.996) + (282.609 - 132.616) )/ 2 )
=1.715/( (167.457+149.993)/ 2 )
=1.715/158.725
=1.08 %

Lords Group Trading'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 )
=-5.682/( ( (286.936 - 127.705) + (282.609 - 132.616) )/ 2 )
=-5.682/( ( 159.231 + 149.993 )/ 2 )
=-5.682/154.612
=-3.68 %

(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 -3.68% mean?
Lords Group Trading (STU:7S6) has a ROCE % of -3.68% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Lords Group Trading's ROCE % too high?
Lords Group Trading's current ROCE % is -3.68%. Overall, Lords Group Trading has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lords Group Trading's ROCE % compare to GWW and FAST?
Lords Group Trading's ROCE % of -3.68% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.41. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.41, based on 156 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 Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROCE % is 9.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lords Group Trading's current ROCE % is -3.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lords Group Trading stock overvalued right now?
Lords Group Trading (STU:7S6) has a current ROCE % of -3.68%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.48, compared to a current price of €0.15 — trading 68.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -3.68%. Lords Group Trading's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Lords Group Trading (STU:7S6), the current ROCE % is -3.68% 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 Lords Group Trading (STU:7S6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lords Group Trading stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.15 is trading 68.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.48.

Key valuation signals for STU:7S6:

  • ROCE %: -3.68%
  • GF Value™: €0.48 vs. price of €0.15 (68.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:7S6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lords Group Trading Business Description

Other Exchanges LORD:UK7S6:Germany
Address 12-15 Hanger Green, 2nd Floor, London, GBR, W5 3EL
Lords Group Trading PLC is a United Kingdom-based company engaged in the distribution of building materials, heating goods, and DIY goods to local tradesmen, large-scale developers, small and medium construction companies, and retail customers. The group operates in three segments, which are Merchanting, Plumbing and Heating, and Digital. It generates the majority of its revenue from Merchanting.
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