System1 Group (STU:BBA) ROCE %: 25.57% (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:BBA System1 Group PLC STU:BBA
78 GF Score
Price €3.86
GF Value €4.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is System1 Group ROCE %?

System1 Group STU:BBA -0.52% 78 ROCE % is 25.57% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:BBA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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. System1 Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.57%.

System1 Group  (STU:BBA) 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.

System1 Group ROCE % Related Terms

System1 Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for System1 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.

System1 Group ROCE % Chart

System1 Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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System1 Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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System1 Group ROCE % Calculation

System1 Group'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 )
=2.507/( ( (26.273 - 9.419) + (25.552 - 8.38) )/ 2 )
=2.507/( (16.854+17.172)/ 2 )
=2.507/17.013
=14.74 %

System1 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 )
=4.402/( ( (23.535 - 6.279) + (25.552 - 8.38) )/ 2 )
=4.402/( ( 17.256 + 17.172 )/ 2 )
=4.402/17.214
=25.57 %

(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 25.57% mean?
System1 Group (STU:BBA) has a ROCE % of 25.57% as of Mar. 2026.
Is System1 Group's ROCE % too high?
System1 Group's current ROCE % is 25.57%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROCE % is 3.14. System1 Group's value of 25.57% is 715.6% above this industry median. Overall, System1 Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does System1 Group's ROCE % compare to APP and OMC?
System1 Group's ROCE % of 25.57% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.14. System1 Group's value of 25.57% is 715.6% 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 3.14, based on 978 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. System1 Group's current ROCE % of 25.57% is 715.6% 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 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. System1 Group's current ROCE % is 25.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is System1 Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, System1 Group (STU:BBA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.84, compared to a current price of €3.86 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 25.57% and 715.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.14. System1 Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 System1 Group (STU:BBA), the current ROCE % is 25.57% 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 System1 Group (STU:BBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, System1 Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.86 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.84. GuruFocus considers System1 Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:BBA:

  • ROCE %: 25.57%
  • GF Value™: €4.84 vs. price of €3.86 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 715.6% above the Media - Diversified median

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

System1 Group Business Description

Other Exchanges SYS1:UK
Address 26 Hatton Garden, London, GBR, EC1N 8BR
System1 Group PLC is engaged in providing market research data and insight services. The company's geographical segments include the United States of America, Latin America (LatAm), the United Kingdom, the Rest Of Europe, and the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. A majority of its revenue is generated from its business in the United Kingdom.
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