Frontier DevelopmentsCHIX:FDEVL -0.68%49 ROE % is 16.93% as of Nov. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 13.46. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FDEVL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 534 Interactive Media companies, Frontier Developments ranks better than 85.21% on this metric.
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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.
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Frontier Developments's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
Frontier Developments ROE % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Frontier Developments's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Developments's ROE % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) has a ROE % of 16.93% as of Nov. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Frontier Developments and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 13.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #79 out of 534 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Frontier Developments' ROE % too high?
Frontier Developments' current ROE % of 16.93% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 13.46. The Interactive Media industry median ROE % is 2.35. Frontier Developments' value of 16.93% is 622% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #79 out of 534 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Frontier Developments has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Developments' ROE % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #79 out of 534 companies for ROE %. This places Frontier Developments in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 2.35. Frontier Developments' value of 16.93% is 622% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.46 vs. the industry median of 2.35, Frontier Developments has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for an Interactive Media company?
The median ROE % among Interactive Media companies is 2.35, based on 534 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Frontier Developments's current ROE % of 16.93% is 622% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Frontier Developments and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median ROE % is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Developments's current ROE % is 16.93%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 13.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.80, compared to a current price of £4.02 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 16.93%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 13.46 and 622% above the Interactive Media industry median of 2.35. Frontier Developments' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL), the current ROE % is 16.93% as of Nov. 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.02 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.80.
GuruFocus considers Frontier Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FDEVL:
ROE %: 16.93% (26% above median its 10-year median of 13.46)
GF Value™: £2.80 vs. price of £4.02 (43.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 622% above the Interactive Media median (#79 of 534)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FDEVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Developments PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that develops and publishes video games for personal computers and consoles. The company is known for titles such as the Elite series, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. It operates through game development and publishing, using in-house technology to create and distribute interactive entertainment software. Frontier Developments has one operating segment, being revenue from publishing games and revenue from other streams such as royalties and licensing. The majority of revenue is generated from Publishing revenue.
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