WTBDY (Whitbread) ROCE %: 2.61% (As of Feb. 2026)


WTBDY Whitbread PLC WTBDY
77 GF Score
Price $8.02
GF Value $10.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Whitbread ROCE %?

Whitbread WTBDY -2.91% 77 ROCE % is 2.61% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates WTBDY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.89 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Whitbread's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.61%.

Whitbread  (OTCPK:WTBDY) 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.

Whitbread ROCE % Related Terms

Whitbread ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Whitbread'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.

Whitbread ROCE % Chart

Whitbread Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
ROCE %
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Whitbread Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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Whitbread ROCE % Calculation

Whitbread's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2026 )  (A: Feb. 2025 )(A: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Feb. 2026 )  (A: Feb. 2025 )(A: Feb. 2026 )
=679.484/( ( (12427.478 - 1654.956) + (13000.815 - 1208.424) )/ 2 )
=679.484/( (10772.522+11792.391)/ 2 )
=679.484/11282.4565
=6.02 %

Whitbread's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=303.804/( ( (13492.867 - 1981.023) + (13000.815 - 1208.424) )/ 2 )
=303.804/( ( 11511.844 + 11792.391 )/ 2 )
=303.804/11652.1175
=2.61 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 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 2.61% mean?
Whitbread (WTBDY) has a ROCE % of 2.61% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Whitbread's ROCE % too high?
Whitbread's current ROCE % is 2.61%. The Travel & Leisure industry median ROCE % is 6.08. Whitbread's value of 2.61% is 57% below this industry median. Overall, Whitbread has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitbread's ROCE % compare to MAR and HLT?
Whitbread's ROCE % of 2.61% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.08. Whitbread's value of 2.61% is 57% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median ROCE % among Travel & Leisure companies is 6.08, based on 838 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. Whitbread's current ROCE % of 2.61% is 57% 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 Travel & Leisure industry, the median ROCE % is 6.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whitbread's current ROCE % is 2.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitbread stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread (WTBDY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.89, compared to a current price of $8.02 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 2.61% and 57% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 6.08. Whitbread's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Whitbread (WTBDY), the current ROCE % is 2.61% as of Feb. 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 Whitbread (WTBDY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.02 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.89. GuruFocus considers Whitbread to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WTBDY:

  • ROCE %: 2.61%
  • GF Value™: $10.89 vs. price of $8.02 (26.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57% below the Travel & Leisure median

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

Whitbread Business Description

Other Exchanges WTBl:UKWTB:UKWHF4:Germany
Address Porz Avenue, Whitbread Court, Houghton Hall Business Park, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, GBR, LU5 5XE
Whitbread PLC owns hotels and restaurants that operate in the United Kingdom. It operates more than 800 hotels under the Premier Inn brand and provides services in relation to accommodation and food both in the UK and internationally. Restaurant brands include Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar Block and Others. Geographically the company derives majority of revenue from UK division.
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