Supreme (LSE:SUP) ROIC %: 18.61% (As of Sep. 2025)


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What is Supreme ROIC %?

Supreme LSE:SUP 92 ROIC % is 18.61% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:SUP with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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 %. Supreme's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 18.61%.

As of today (2026-06-29), Supreme's WACC % is 7.91%. Supreme's ROIC % is 23.65% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Supreme generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.


Supreme  (LSE:SUP) 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, Supreme's WACC % is 7.91%. Supreme's ROIC % is 23.65% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Supreme generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.


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.


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Supreme ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Supreme'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.

Supreme ROIC % Chart

Supreme Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 35.17 38.57 25.90 36.11 27.16

Supreme Semi-Annual Data
Mar18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
ROIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 30.35 41.10 29.26 28.32 18.61

LSE:SUP vs HON, MMM: ROIC % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Supreme'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.


Supreme ROIC % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Supreme's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Supreme ROIC % Calculation

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

ROIC % (A: Mar. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2025 ))/ count )
=31.837 * ( 1 - 23.94% )/( (73.443 + 104.845)/ 2 )
=24.2152222/89.144
=27.16 %

where

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

ROIC % (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=25.792 * ( 1 - 24.44% )/( (104.845 + 104.649)/ 2 )
=19.4884352/104.747
=18.61 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 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 18.61% mean?
Supreme (LSE:SUP) has a ROIC % of 18.61% as of Sep. 2025. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Supreme and its competitors.
Is Supreme's ROIC % too high?
Supreme's current ROIC % is 18.61%. The Conglomerates industry median ROIC % is 2.78. Supreme's value of 18.61% is 570.6% above this industry median. Overall, Supreme has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Supreme's ROIC % compare to HON and MMM?
Supreme's ROIC % of 18.61% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median ROIC % is 2.78. Supreme's value of 18.61% is 570.6% above this benchmark. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median ROIC % among Conglomerates companies is 2.78, based on 552 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. Supreme's current ROIC % of 18.61% is 570.6% 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 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 Supreme and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median ROIC % is 2.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Supreme's current ROIC % is 18.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Supreme stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Supreme (LSE:SUP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.99, compared to a current price of £1.54 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 18.61% and 570.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.78. Supreme's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Supreme (LSE:SUP), the current ROIC % is 18.61% as of Sep. 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 Supreme (LSE:SUP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Supreme stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.54 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.99. GuruFocus considers Supreme to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SUP:

  • ROIC %: 18.61%
  • GF Value™: £1.99 vs. price of £1.54 (22.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 570.6% above the Conglomerates median

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


Supreme Business Description

Address 4 Beacon Road, Ashburton Road West, Trafford Park, Manchester, GBR, M17 1AF
Supreme PLC is a supplier, manufacturer, and distributor of wholesale batteries, lighting, vaping, and light fittings. The company supplies products across five key categories: batteries, lighting, vaping, sports nutrition & wellness, and branded household consumer goods. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Vaping division in the United Kingdom.
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