Hercules's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.67%. Hercules's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.36.
Hercules's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.94%.
Hercules ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms
Hercules ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hercules's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.
LSE:HERC vs KFY, RHI, TNET: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Hercules's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hercules ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hercules's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hercules's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.
* 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.
What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -4.94% mean?
Hercules (LSE:HERC) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -4.94% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Hercules and its competitors.
Is Hercules' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Hercules' current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -4.94%. Overall, Hercules has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hercules' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to KFY and RHI?
Hercules' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -4.94% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Business Services company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Business Services industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Hercules and its competitors. Hercules's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -4.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hercules stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules (LSE:HERC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.43, compared to a current price of £0.29 — trading 32.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -4.94%. Hercules' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hercules (LSE:HERC), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -4.94% 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 Hercules (LSE:HERC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.29 is trading 32.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.43.
GuruFocus considers Hercules to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HERC:
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -4.94%
GF Value™: £0.43 vs. price of £0.29 (32.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HERC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hercules PLC is a technology-enabled labour supply company for the UK infrastructure and construction sectors. The company provides general labour for highway projects, specialised operators for the water sector, and health and well-being support. The segments of the company are Labour supply engaged in the provision of labour to customers Civil projects represents work performed under contracts with customers to undertake construction and/or civil engineering work, and Other activities. The company derives maximum revenue from Labour supply segment. Labour supply is engaged in providing flexible and reliable workforce solutions tailored to meet the demands of each project.
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