Portmeirion Group (LSE:PMP) ROIC %: -5.75% (As of Dec. 2025)

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LSE:PMP Portmeirion Group PLC LSE:PMP
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What is Portmeirion Group ROIC %?

Portmeirion Group LSE:PMP 54 ROIC % is -5.75% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:PMP with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Portmeirion Group's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -5.75%.

As of today (2026-08-04), Portmeirion Group's WACC % is 5.91%. Portmeirion Group's ROIC % is -5.34% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Portmeirion Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Portmeirion Group  (LSE:PMP) ROIC % Explanation

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROIC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Portmeirion Group's WACC % is 5.91%. Portmeirion Group's ROIC % is -5.34% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Portmeirion Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


Portmeirion Group ROIC % Related Terms


Portmeirion Group ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Portmeirion Group's ROIC % 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.

Portmeirion Group ROIC % Chart

Portmeirion Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
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Portmeirion Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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LSE:PMP vs SN, SGI, MHK: ROIC % Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Portmeirion Group's ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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.


Portmeirion Group ROIC % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Portmeirion Group's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Portmeirion Group's ROIC % falls into.


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Portmeirion Group ROIC % Calculation

Portmeirion Group's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-4.61 * ( 1 - 13.79% )/( (77.179 + 72.312)/ 2 )
=-3.974281/74.7455
=-5.32 %

where

Portmeirion Group's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-5.45 * ( 1 - 22.98% )/( (73.593 + 72.312)/ 2 )
=-4.19759/72.9525
=-5.75 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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 ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of -5.75% mean?
Portmeirion Group (LSE:PMP) has a ROIC % of -5.75% as of Dec. 2025. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Portmeirion Group and its competitors.
Is Portmeirion Group's ROIC % too high?
Portmeirion Group's current ROIC % is -5.75%. Overall, Portmeirion Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Portmeirion Group's ROIC % compare to SN and SGI?
Portmeirion Group's ROIC % of -5.75% can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.42. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median ROIC % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.42, based on 429 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Portmeirion Group and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median ROIC % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Portmeirion Group's current ROIC % is -5.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Portmeirion Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portmeirion Group (LSE:PMP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.05, compared to a current price of £0.50 — trading 75.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -5.75%. Portmeirion Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Portmeirion Group (LSE:PMP), the current ROIC % is -5.75% 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 Portmeirion Group (LSE:PMP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portmeirion Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.50 is trading 75.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.05. GuruFocus considers Portmeirion Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PMP:

  • ROIC %: -5.75%
  • GF Value™: £2.05 vs. price of £0.50 (75.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Portmeirion Group Business Description

Address London Road, Stoke-on-Trent, GBR, ST4 7QQ
Portmeirion Group PLC offers ceramic homeware products like tableware, cookware, giftware, and tabletop accessories. The group operates under two reportable segments - the UK and North America. Its ceramic line of business offers products under different brands, which include Portmeirion, Spode, Royal Worcester, and Pimpernel. The company operates in the United Kingdom and the United States and has a distributor network across South Korea and the rest of the world. It sells products through its own retail shops and websites. The majority of the revenues are derived from the United Kingdom.
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