DCSX (Direct Communication Solutions) ROC %: -16.66% (As of Dec. 2025)

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DCSX Direct Communication Solutions Inc DCSX
42 GF Score
Price $1.05
GF Value $1.30
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What is Direct Communication Solutions ROC %?

Direct Communication Solutions DCSX 42 ROC % is -16.66% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates DCSX with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.30. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Direct Communication Solutions's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -16.66%.

As of today (2026-07-31), Direct Communication Solutions's WACC % is 24.57%. Direct Communication Solutions's ROC % is -16.66% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Direct Communication Solutions earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Direct Communication Solutions  (OTCPK:DCSX) ROC % Explanation

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Direct Communication Solutions's WACC % is 24.57%. Direct Communication Solutions's ROC % is -16.66% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Direct Communication Solutions earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


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Direct Communication Solutions ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Direct Communication Solutions's ROC % 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.

Direct Communication Solutions ROC % Chart

Direct Communication Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -87.86 -79.34 -42.43 -58.00 -16.66

Direct Communication Solutions Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec24 Dec25
ROC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial -87.86 -79.34 -42.43 -58.00 -16.66
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Direct Communication Solutions ROC % Calculation

Direct Communication Solutions's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1.263 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (6.519 + 8.646)/ 2 )
=-1.263/7.5825
=-16.66 %

where

Direct Communication Solutions's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1.263 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (6.519 + 8.646)/ 2 )
=-1.263/7.5825
=-16.66 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of -16.66% mean?
Direct Communication Solutions (DCSX) has a ROC % of -16.66% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Direct Communication Solutions and its competitors.
Is Direct Communication Solutions' ROC % too high?
Direct Communication Solutions' current ROC % is -16.66%. Overall, Direct Communication Solutions has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Direct Communication Solutions' ROC % compare to IBM and ACN?
Direct Communication Solutions' ROC % of -16.66% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.22. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Software company?
The median ROC % among Software companies is 3.22, based on 2,833 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % 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 % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Direct Communication Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC % is 3.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Direct Communication Solutions's current ROC % is -16.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Direct Communication Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Direct Communication Solutions (DCSX) has a current ROC % of -16.66%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.30, compared to a current price of $1.05 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -16.66%. Direct Communication Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Direct Communication Solutions (DCSX), the current ROC % is -16.66% 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 Direct Communication Solutions (DCSX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Direct Communication Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.05 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.30.

Key valuation signals for DCSX:

  • ROC %: -16.66%
  • GF Value™: $1.30 vs. price of $1.05 (19.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Direct Communication Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges 7QU0:GermanyDCSI:Canada
Address 11021 Via Frontera, Suite C, San Diego, CA, USA, 92127
Direct Communication Solutions Inc is a provider of solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), including monitoring-as-a-service (MaaS) solutions for the telematics market. The company's product portfolio includes GPS devices, modems, embedded modules, routers, and mobile tracking machine-to-machine (M2M) devices. Additionally, it provides communications and applications software and cloud services. The company's portfolio of SaaS solutions mainly includes MiFleet, which provides fleet and vehicle SaaS telematics; MiSensors, which provides easy M2M device management and service enablement for wireless sensors; and MiFailover, which provides high-speed wireless internet failover. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the USA, and the rest from Canada and other regions.
42GF Score

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