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. Digital Garage's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -45.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Digital Garage's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
DLGEF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.26 Med: 67.47 Max: 241.38
Current: 29.46
During the past 13 years, Digital Garage's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 241.38%. The lowest was -39.26%. And the median was 67.47%.
DLGEF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 54.23% of 2801
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 19.99
vs DLGEF: 29.46
Digital Garage's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Digital Garage (OTCPK:DLGEF) 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.
Digital Garage ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Digital Garage ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Digital Garage'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.
DLGEF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Digital Garage'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.
Digital Garage ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Digital Garage's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Digital Garage's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Digital Garage 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:
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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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 -45.81% mean?
Digital Garage (DLGEF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -45.81% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Digital Garage and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Digital Garage ranks #1282 out of 2801 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Digital Garage's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Digital Garage's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -45.81%. Based on the distribution chart, Digital Garage ranks #1282 out of 2801 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Digital Garage has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Digital Garage's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Digital Garage ranks #1282 out of 2801 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Digital Garage in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.99. 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 Software company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Software companies is 19.99, based on 2,801 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 Digital Garage and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Digital Garage's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -45.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Digital Garage stock overvalued right now?
Digital Garage (DLGEF) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -45.81%. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.87, compared to a current price of $17.54 — trading 48.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -45.81%. Digital Garage's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 10 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 Digital Garage (DLGEF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -45.81% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Digital Garage (DLGEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Garage stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $17.54 is trading 48.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.87.
Key valuation signals for DLGEF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -45.81%
GF Value™: $33.87 vs. price of $17.54 (48.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLGEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Digital Garage Inc integrates three technologies--information technology, marketing technology, and financial technology--into one solution that it provides to its business customers. The company operates three primary business segments. The incubation segment invests in and develops startups and new businesses. The marketing segment provides advertising and promotion solutions that reach consumers. The financial segment offers payment solutions to monetize Internet businesses. The marketing and financial segments provide most of the company's revenue. Digital Garage operates primarily in Japan.
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