Greencore Group (STU:GCG) ROCE %: -1.74% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:GCG Greencore Group PLC STU:GCG
90 GF Score
Price €2.24
GF Value €2.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Greencore Group ROCE %?

Greencore Group STU:GCG +0.90% 90 ROCE % is -1.74% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:GCG with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Greencore Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.74%.

Greencore Group  (STU:GCG) 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.

Greencore Group ROCE % Related Terms

Greencore Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greencore 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.

Greencore Group ROCE % Chart

Greencore Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
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Greencore Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Greencore Group ROCE % Calculation

Greencore 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 )
=115.941/( ( (1435.76 - 605.553) + (1465.325 - 726.157) )/ 2 )
=115.941/( (830.207+739.168)/ 2 )
=115.941/784.6875
=14.78 %

Greencore 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 )
=-32.062/( ( (1465.325 - 726.157) + (4407.348 - 1469.577) )/ 2 )
=-32.062/( ( 739.168 + 2937.771 )/ 2 )
=-32.062/1838.4695
=-1.74 %

(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 -1.74% mean?
Greencore Group (STU:GCG) has a ROCE % of -1.74% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Greencore Group's ROCE % too high?
Greencore Group's current ROCE % is -1.74%. Overall, Greencore Group has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greencore Group's ROCE % compare to KHC and GIS?
Greencore Group's ROCE % of -1.74% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.78. 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. 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. Greencore Group's current ROCE % is -1.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greencore Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greencore Group (STU:GCG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.75, compared to a current price of €2.24 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -1.74%. Greencore Group's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Greencore Group (STU:GCG), the current ROCE % is -1.74% 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 Greencore Group (STU:GCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greencore Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.24 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.75. GuruFocus considers Greencore Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:GCG:

  • ROCE %: -1.74%
  • GF Value™: €2.75 vs. price of €2.24 (18.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Greencore Group Business Description

Address Dublin Airport Central, Dublin Airport, 4th Floor, Block Two, Sword, Dublin, IRL, K67 E2H3
Greencore Group PLC is a convenience food manufacturer that supplies chilled and frozen food to customers based in U.K. and the U.S. The company's operating business segment is Convenience Foods, and it geographically operates in UK & Ireland. The UK Convenience Food categories including sandwiches, sushi, salads, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, frozen Yorkshire Puddings and cakes and desserts categories as well as the Irish Ingredients trading business.
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