ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Hercules's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1.4 Mil. Hercules's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £12.0 Mil. Therefore, Hercules's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hercules's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HERC'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.41 Med: 8.1 Max: 39.94
Current: -5.37
During the past 9 years, Hercules's highest ROE % was 39.94%. The lowest was -16.41%. And the median was 8.10%.
LSE:HERC's ROE % is ranked worse than 80.81% of 1058
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 8.095
vs LSE:HERC: -5.37
Hercules (LSE:HERC) ROE % Explanation
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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) 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.
Hercules ROE % Related Terms
Hercules ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hercules's ROE % 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.
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Hercules'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.
Hercules ROE % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hercules's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hercules'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Hercules (LSE:HERC) has a ROE % of -11.67% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Hercules and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #855 out of 1058 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 80.8%.
Is Hercules' ROE % too high?
Hercules' current ROE % is -11.67%. Based on the distribution chart, Hercules ranks #855 out of 1058 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #855 out of 1058 companies for ROE %. This places Hercules in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 8.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for a Business Services company?
The median ROE % among Business Services companies is 8.10, based on 1,058 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. 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 Hercules and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROE % is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hercules's current ROE % is -11.67%. 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 £0.24 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -11.67%. 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 % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hercules (LSE:HERC), the current ROE % is -11.67% 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 £0.24 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.43.
GuruFocus considers Hercules to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HERC:
ROE %: -11.67%
GF Value™: £0.43 vs. price of £0.24 (45.3% 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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