McGrath RentCorp (STU:MG8) ROCE %: 8.39% (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:MG8 McGrath RentCorp STU:MG8
73 GF Score
Price €103.00
GF Value €104.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is McGrath RentCorp ROCE %?

McGrath RentCorp STU:MG8 -1.90% 73 ROCE % is 8.39% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:MG8 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €104.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 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. McGrath RentCorp's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.39%.

McGrath RentCorp  (STU:MG8) 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.

McGrath RentCorp ROCE % Related Terms

McGrath RentCorp ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McGrath RentCorp'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.

McGrath RentCorp ROCE % Chart

McGrath RentCorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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McGrath RentCorp Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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McGrath RentCorp ROCE % Calculation

McGrath RentCorp'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 )
=208.122/( ( (2175.093 - 271.104) + (2012.978 - 249.018) )/ 2 )
=208.122/( (1903.989+1763.96)/ 2 )
=208.122/1833.9745
=11.35 %

McGrath RentCorp'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: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=150.056/( ( (2012.978 - 249.018) + (2057.1 - 242.604) )/ 2 )
=150.056/( ( 1763.96 + 1814.496 )/ 2 )
=150.056/1789.228
=8.39 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (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 8.39% mean?
McGrath RentCorp (STU:MG8) has a ROCE % of 8.39% as of Mar. 2026.
Is McGrath RentCorp's ROCE % too high?
McGrath RentCorp's current ROCE % is 8.39%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 9.05. McGrath RentCorp's value of 8.39% is 7.3% below this industry median. Overall, McGrath RentCorp has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McGrath RentCorp's ROCE % compare to CTOS and VSTS?
McGrath RentCorp's ROCE % of 8.39% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.05. McGrath RentCorp's value of 8.39% is 7.3% 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 Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 9.05, based on 1,071 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. McGrath RentCorp's current ROCE % of 8.39% is 7.3% 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 Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 9.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McGrath RentCorp's current ROCE % is 8.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McGrath RentCorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McGrath RentCorp (STU:MG8) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €104.76, compared to a current price of €103.00 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.39% and 7.3% below the Business Services industry median of 9.05. McGrath RentCorp's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 McGrath RentCorp (STU:MG8), the current ROCE % is 8.39% 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 McGrath RentCorp (STU:MG8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McGrath RentCorp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €103.00 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €104.76. GuruFocus considers McGrath RentCorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MG8:

  • ROCE %: 8.39%
  • GF Value™: €104.76 vs. price of €103.00 (1.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.3% below the Business Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MG8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

McGrath RentCorp Business Description

Other Exchanges MGRC:USA
Address 5700 Las Positas Road, Livermore, CA, USA, 94551-7800
McGrath RentCorp is a diversified business-to-business rental company with three rental divisions: relocatable modular buildings, portable storage containers, and electronic test equipment. It comprises four reportable business segments, namely the Modular Building segment (Mobile Modular), which generates maximum revenue; the Portable Storage segment (Portable Storage); the Electronic Test Equipment segment (TRS-RenTelco); and its classroom manufacturing business (Enviroplex), which sells modular buildings used as classrooms in California. The company generates its revenues mainly from the rental of its equipment under operating leases, with sales of equipment occurring in the normal course of business.
73GF Score

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