Science GroupLSE:SAG 83 ROE % is 16.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 12.75. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Business Services companies, Science Group ranks better than 93.67% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Science Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £17.2 Mil. Science Group's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £105.3 Mil. Therefore, Science Group's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Group's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAG'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.32 Med: 12.75 Max: 35.52
Current: 33.87
During the past 13 years, Science Group's highest ROE % was 35.52%. The lowest was -4.32%. And the median was 12.75%.
LSE:SAG's ROE % is ranked better than 93.67% of 1058
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 8.095
vs LSE:SAG: 33.87
Science Group (LSE:SAG) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 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.
Science Group ROE % Related Terms
Science Group ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science Group'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 Consulting Services subindustry, Science Group'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.
Science Group ROE % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science Group'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a ROE % of 16.34% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Science Group and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 12.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #67 out of 1058 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is Science Group's ROE % too high?
Science Group's current ROE % of 16.34% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 12.75. The Business Services industry median ROE % is 8.10. Science Group's value of 16.34% is 101.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #67 out of 1058 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's ROE % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #67 out of 1058 companies for ROE %. This places Science Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 8.10. Science Group's value of 16.34% is 101.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.75 vs. the industry median of 8.10, Science Group 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 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. Science Group's current ROE % of 16.34% is 101.9% 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 Science Group 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. Science Group's current ROE % is 16.34%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 12.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.62, compared to a current price of £5.85 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 16.34%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 12.75 and 101.9% above the Business Services industry median of 8.10. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current ROE % is 16.34% as of Dec. 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.85 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.62.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
ROE %: 16.34% (28% above median its 10-year median of 12.75)
GF Value™: £4.62 vs. price of £5.85 (26.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.9% above the Business Services median (#67 of 1058)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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