Essentra (STU:HOF) ROCE %: -0.39% (As of Dec. 2025)


STU:HOF Essentra PLC STU:HOF
63 GF Score
Price €0.94
GF Value €1.71
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Essentra ROCE %?

Essentra STU:HOF +0.53% 63 ROCE % is -0.39% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:HOF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.71. 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. Essentra's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.39%.

Essentra  (STU:HOF) 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.

Essentra ROCE % Related Terms

Essentra ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Essentra'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.

Essentra ROCE % Chart

Essentra Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 -1.36 3.56 3.72 2.43

Essentra Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.10 4.47 2.78 5.24 -0.39
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Essentra ROCE % Calculation

Essentra'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 )
=11.775/( ( (596.422 - 87.532) + (542.696 - 82.428) )/ 2 )
=11.775/( (508.89+460.268)/ 2 )
=11.775/484.579
=2.43 %

Essentra'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 )
=-1.83/( ( (577.255 - 88.818) + (542.696 - 82.428) )/ 2 )
=-1.83/( ( 488.437 + 460.268 )/ 2 )
=-1.83/474.3525
=-0.39 %

(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 -0.39% mean?
Essentra (STU:HOF) has a ROCE % of -0.39% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Essentra's ROCE % too high?
Essentra's current ROCE % is -0.39%. Overall, Essentra has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essentra's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Essentra's ROCE % of -0.39% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.45. 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.45, based on 1,594 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 Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essentra's current ROCE % is -0.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essentra stock overvalued right now?
Essentra (STU:HOF) has a current ROCE % of -0.39%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.71, compared to a current price of €0.94 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -0.39%. Essentra's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Essentra (STU:HOF), the current ROCE % is -0.39% 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 Essentra (STU:HOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essentra stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.94 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.71.

Key valuation signals for STU:HOF:

  • ROCE %: -0.39%
  • GF Value™: €1.71 vs. price of €0.94 (45% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Essentra Business Description

Address Langford Locks, Kidlington, Oxford, GBR, OX5 1HX
Essentra PLC is a provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items. It serves various industries, including equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy. Its product offerings include caps, plugs, cable management, fasteners, security seals and access hardware. The company's geographical segments include EMEA, Americas, and APAC. It generates the majority of its revenue from the EMEA region.
63GF Score

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