DSP (Viant Technology) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -17.21% (As of Mar. 2026)


DSP Viant Technology Inc DSP
66 GF Score
Price $13.35
GF Value $8.51
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Viant Technology ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Viant Technology DSP +5.45% 66 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -17.21% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DSP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,807 Software companies, Viant Technology ranks worse than 52.76% 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. Viant Technology's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.21%.

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

DSP' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -105.49   Med: -10.21   Max: 78.27
Current: 14.68

During the past 8 years, Viant Technology's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 78.27%. The lowest was -105.49%. And the median was -10.21%.

DSP's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
52.76% of 2807 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 19.62 vs DSP: 14.68

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


Viant Technology  (NAS:DSP) 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.


Viant Technology ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Viant Technology ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viant Technology'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.

Viant Technology ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Viant Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -100.98 -77.33 -25.31 4.90 15.13

Viant Technology Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -24.76 0.06 19.57 56.09 -17.21

DSP vs LAW, AZ, SMRT: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Viant Technology'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.


Viant Technology ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Viant Technology's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Viant Technology 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: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(177.139 + 0 + 7.902) - (134.348 + 0.583 + 17.024)
=33.086

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(146.23 + 0 + 5.998) - (99.775 + 0.551 + 12.41)
=39.492

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Viant Technology for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-15.832/( ( (54.758 + max(33.086, 0)) + (56.605 + max(39.492, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-15.832/( ( 87.844 + 96.097 )/ 2 )
=-15.832/91.9705
=-17.21 %

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 -17.21% mean?
Viant Technology (DSP) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -17.21% 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 Viant Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viant Technology ranks #1481 out of 2807 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Viant Technology's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Viant Technology's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -17.21%. Based on the distribution chart, Viant Technology ranks #1481 out of 2807 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Viant Technology has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viant Technology's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to LAW and AZ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Viant Technology ranks #1481 out of 2807 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Viant Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.62. 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 19.62, based on 2,807 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 Viant Technology and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viant Technology's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -17.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viant Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viant Technology (DSP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.51, compared to a current price of $13.35 — trading 56.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -17.21%. Viant Technology's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Viant Technology (DSP), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -17.21% 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 Viant Technology (DSP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viant Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.35 is trading 56.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.51. GuruFocus considers Viant Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DSP:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -17.21%
  • GF Value™: $8.51 vs. price of $13.35 (56.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Viant Technology Business Description

Address 2722 Michelson Drive, Suite 100, Irvine, CA, USA, 92612
Viant Technology Inc is an advertising technology company engaged in providing a cloud-based demand-side platform (DSP) for programmatic advertising. The company enables marketers and advertising agencies to plan, buy, and measure digital advertising campaigns across multiple channels, including connected TV, streaming audio, mobile, desktop, and digital out-of-home. Its platform leverages data integrations and proprietary identity solutions to deliver targeted advertising, audience insights, and performance measurement.
66GF Score

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