LSI Software (WAR:LSI) ROCE %: 34.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

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WAR:LSI LSI Software SA WAR:LSI
78 GF Score
Price zł62.80
GF Value zł26.07
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What is LSI Software ROCE %?

LSI Software WAR:LSI +5.37% 78 ROCE % is 34.50% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:LSI with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of zł26.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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. LSI Software's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.50%.

LSI Software  (WAR:LSI) 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.

LSI Software ROCE % Related Terms

LSI Software ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LSI Software'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.

LSI Software ROCE % Chart

LSI Software Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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LSI Software 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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LSI Software ROCE % Calculation

LSI Software'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 )
=14.035/( ( (75.407 - 12.937) + (94.317 - 19.133) )/ 2 )
=14.035/( (62.47+75.184)/ 2 )
=14.035/68.827
=20.39 %

LSI Software'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 )
=25.332/( ( (94.317 - 19.133) + (83.881 - 12.206) )/ 2 )
=25.332/( ( 75.184 + 71.675 )/ 2 )
=25.332/73.4295
=34.50 %

(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 34.50% mean?
LSI Software (WAR:LSI) has a ROCE % of 34.50% as of Mar. 2026.
Is LSI Software's ROCE % too high?
LSI Software's current ROCE % is 34.50%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.29. LSI Software's value of 34.50% is 552.2% above this industry median. Overall, LSI Software has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Software's ROCE % compare to UBER and SHOP?
LSI Software's ROCE % of 34.50% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.29. LSI Software's value of 34.50% is 552.2% 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.29, based on 2,719 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. LSI Software's current ROCE % of 34.50% is 552.2% 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSI Software's current ROCE % is 34.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSI Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Software (WAR:LSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł26.07, compared to a current price of zł62.80 — trading 140.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 34.50% and 552.2% above the Software industry median of 5.29. LSI Software's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 LSI Software (WAR:LSI), the current ROCE % is 34.50% 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 LSI Software (WAR:LSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Software stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł62.80 is trading 140.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł26.07. GuruFocus considers LSI Software to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:LSI:

  • ROCE %: 34.50%
  • GF Value™: zł26.07 vs. price of zł62.80 (140.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 552.2% above the Software median

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

LSI Software Business Description

Address No. 176/178 Przybyszewskiego Street, Lodz, POL, 93-120
LSI Software SA is engaged in software development for retail and hospitality sectors as well as for cinema operators. It also involved in professional services, implementation services, maintenance, and the supplying of hardware solutions. The company products are bifurcated namely Bastion Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Positive Retail, Positive Hospitality and Expert computer hardware. The company derives majority of its revenues from the sale of the Software business and has operations spread across Poland. Its geographic segments include Poland and other countries.
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