DGL Group (ASX:DGL) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -5.59% (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:DGL DGL Group Ltd ASX:DGL
36 GF Score
Price A$0.31
GF Value A$0.61
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is DGL Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

DGL Group ASX:DGL +3.33% 36 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.59% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:DGL with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,606 Chemicals companies, DGL Group ranks worse than 87.17% on this metric.

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. DGL Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -5.59%.

The historical rank and industry rank for DGL Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:DGL' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.62   Med: 11.33   Max: 29.32
Current: -9.62

During the past 5 years, DGL Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 29.32%. The lowest was -9.62%. And the median was 11.33%.

ASX:DGL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
87.17% of 1606 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 9.38 vs ASX:DGL: -9.62

DGL Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


DGL Group  (ASX:DGL) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation

The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


DGL Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


DGL Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DGL Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.

DGL Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

DGL Group Annual Data
Trend Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
29.32 18.06 11.33 8.67 -5.12

DGL Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.02 8.97 3.14 -13.50 -5.59

ASX:DGL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DGL Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.


DGL Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DGL Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DGL Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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DGL Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.

Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.

GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(52.727 + 41.4 + 34.467) - (39.643 + 7.753 + 9.897)
=71.301

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(73.778 + 51.932 + 3.009) - (51.343 + 8.298 + 10.02)
=59.058

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of DGL Group for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-21.226/( ( (317.393 + max(71.301, 0)) + (312.22 + max(59.058, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-21.226/( ( 388.694 + 371.278 )/ 2 )
=-21.226/379.986
=-5.59 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

* 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.

What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -5.59% mean?
DGL Group (ASX:DGL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -5.59% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on DGL Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DGL Group ranks #1400 out of 1606 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is DGL Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
DGL Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.59%. Based on the distribution chart, DGL Group ranks #1400 out of 1606 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DGL Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DGL Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DGL Group ranks #1400 out of 1606 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places DGL Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.38. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Chemicals companies is 9.38, based on 1,606 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on DGL Group and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DGL Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DGL Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DGL Group (ASX:DGL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.61, compared to a current price of A$0.31 — trading 49.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.59%. DGL Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DGL Group (ASX:DGL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.59% 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 DGL Group (ASX:DGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DGL Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.31 is trading 49.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.61. GuruFocus considers DGL Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:DGL:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -5.59%
  • GF Value™: A$0.61 vs. price of A$0.31 (49.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 6 warning signs

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


DGL Group Business Description

Address 80 George Street, Level 1, Suite 2, Parramatta, NSW, AUS, 2150
DGL Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's segment includes Chemical Manufacturing, Logistics and Environmental Services. It generates maximum revenue from the Chemical Manufacturing segment. The Chemical Manufacturing segment produces its own range of speciality chemicals and undertakes formulation and contract manufacturing on behalf of third parties.
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