DFS FurnitureCHIX:DFSL -2.61%66 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.88% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 24.63. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DFSL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,123 Retail - Cyclical companies, DFS Furniture ranks better than 68.92% 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. DFS Furniture's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 26.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DFS Furniture's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DFSl'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.08 Med: 24.63 Max: 118.66
Current: 22.7
During the past 13 years, DFS Furniture's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 118.66%. The lowest was -16.08%. And the median was 24.63%.
CHIX:DFSl's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 68.92% of 1123
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 11.57
vs CHIX:DFSl: 22.70
DFS Furniture's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
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.
DFS Furniture ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
DFS Furniture ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DFS Furniture'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.
CHIX:DFSL vs CASY, WSM, DKS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, DFS Furniture'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.
DFS Furniture ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DFS Furniture's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DFS Furniture's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
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:
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.
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 26.88% mean?
DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 26.88% 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 DFS Furniture and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.63. According to the industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #349 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is DFS Furniture's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
DFS Furniture's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 26.88% is near median its 10-year median of 24.63. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.57. DFS Furniture's value of 26.88% is 132.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #349 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DFS Furniture has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFS Furniture's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #349 out of 1123 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts DFS Furniture in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.57. DFS Furniture's value of 26.88% is 132.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.63 vs. the industry median of 11.57, DFS Furniture 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 11.57, based on 1,123 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. DFS Furniture's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 26.88% is 132.3% 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 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 DFS Furniture and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DFS Furniture's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFS Furniture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.33, compared to a current price of £1.40 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.63 and 132.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 11.57. DFS Furniture's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.88% 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 DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.40 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.33.
GuruFocus considers DFS Furniture to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DFSL:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 26.88% (near median its 10-year median of 24.63)
GF Value™: £1.33 vs. price of £1.40 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 132.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#349 of 1123)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DFSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DFS Furniture PLC is a retailer and manufacturer of upholstered furniture in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. It designs, manufactures, sells, delivers, and installs products, including sofas, armchairs, reclining chairs, and footstools, through its brand portfolio, which comprises DFS, Sofology, and Dwell. The company operates a network of physical showrooms and online platforms, offering an integrated shopping experience. The company's prominent business segments include DFS and Sofology, out of which DFS generates the maximum revenue through the retailing of upholstered furniture and related products through branded stores and website. The company operates under an omnichannel retail plan, balancing physical presence and e-commerce to meet customer needs.
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