DexCom (XSWX:DXCM) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 66.28% (As of Mar. 2026) — 71% Above Median


XSWX:DXCM DexCom Inc XSWX:DXCM
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What is DexCom ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

DexCom XSWX:DXCM 90 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 66.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 38.77. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DXCM with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF85.31. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, DexCom ranks better than 95.24% 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. DexCom's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 66.28%.

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

XSWX:DXCM' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.64   Med: 38.77   Max: 78.61
Current: 78.61

During the past 13 years, DexCom's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 78.61%. The lowest was -47.64%. And the median was 38.77%.

XSWX:DXCM's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
95.24% of 841 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 4.13 vs XSWX:DXCM: 78.61

DexCom's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 12.20% per year.


DexCom  (XSWX:DXCM) 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.


DexCom ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


DexCom ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DexCom'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.

DexCom ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

DexCom Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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DexCom 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 44.36 63.60 92.98 87.29 66.28

XSWX:DXCM vs GEHC, STE, ZBH: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, DexCom'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.


DexCom ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, DexCom's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DexCom 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)
=(969.11 + 501.33 + 92.122) - (1640.498 + 22.074 + 27.573)
=-127.583

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(857.055 + 546.071 + 92.665) - (1692.931 + 15.825 + 25.902)
=-238.867

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of DexCom 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 )
=858.472/( ( (1304.764 + max(-127.583, 0)) + (1285.503 + max(-238.867, 0)) )/ 2 )
=858.472/( ( 1304.764 + 1285.503 )/ 2 )
=858.472/1295.1335
=66.28 %

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 66.28% mean?
DexCom (XSWX:DXCM) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 66.28% 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 DexCom and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 38.77. According to the industry distribution chart, DexCom ranks #40 out of 841 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is DexCom's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
DexCom's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 66.28% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 38.77. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.13. DexCom's value of 66.28% is 1504.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DexCom ranks #40 out of 841 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DexCom has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DexCom's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to GEHC and STE?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, DexCom ranks #40 out of 841 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places DexCom in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.13. DexCom's value of 66.28% is 1504.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 38.77 vs. the industry median of 4.13, DexCom 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 4.13, based on 841 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. DexCom's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 66.28% is 1504.8% 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 DexCom and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DexCom's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 66.28%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 38.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DexCom stock overvalued right now?
DexCom (XSWX:DXCM) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 66.28%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF85.31, compared to a current price of CHF56.54 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 66.28%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 38.77 and 1504.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 4.13. DexCom's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 DexCom (XSWX:DXCM), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 66.28% 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 DexCom (XSWX:DXCM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DexCom stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF56.54 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF85.31.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DXCM:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 66.28% (71% above median its 10-year median of 38.77)
  • GF Value™: CHF85.31 vs. price of CHF56.54 (33.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1504.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#40 of 841)

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


DexCom Business Description

Address 6340 Sequence Drive, San Diego, CA, USA, 92121
DexCom designs and commercializes continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetic patients. CGM systems serve as an alternative to the traditional blood glucose meter process, and the company is evolving its CGM systems to provide integration with insulin pumps from Insulet and Tandem for automatic insulin delivery. DexCom's CGMs are available through medical equipment distributors as well as retail pharmacies.
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