DZS (DZSI) ROC %: -96.36% (As of Sep. 2024)


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What is DZS ROC %?

DZS DZSI 16 ROC % is -96.36% as of Sep. 2024. GuruFocus rates DZSI with a GF Score™ of 16/100.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. DZS's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was -96.36%.

As of today (2026-06-25), DZS's WACC % is 0.00%. DZS's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). DZS earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


DZS  (OTCPK:DZSI) 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, DZS's WACC % is 0.00%. DZS's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). DZS 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.


DZS ROC % Related Terms


DZS ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DZS'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.

DZS ROC % Chart

DZS Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.81 -3.89 -12.79 -18.50 -66.76

DZS Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24
ROC % 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 -71.16 -137.30 -30.11 -52.77 -96.36
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DZS ROC % Calculation

DZS's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2023 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2022 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2023 ))/ count )
=-108.831 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (203.482 + 122.568)/ 2 )
=-108.831/163.025
=-66.76 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2022 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=373.161 - 135.332 - ( 34.347 - max(0, 201.547 - 291.205+34.347))
=203.482

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2023 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=249.381 - 107.856 - ( 18.957 - max(0, 165.811 - 196.368+18.957))
=122.568

DZS's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Sep. 2024 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2024 ))/ count )
=-86.944 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (101.755 + 78.703)/ 2 )
=-86.944/90.229
=-96.36 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2024) 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 -96.36% mean?
DZS (DZSI) has a ROC % of -96.36% as of Sep. 2024. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on DZS and its competitors.
Is DZS's ROC % too high?
DZS's current ROC % is -96.36%. Overall, DZS has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DZS's ROC % compare to BDRL and TPTW?
DZS's ROC % of -96.36% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.12. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROC % among Hardware companies is 4.12, based on 2,443 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 DZS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC % is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DZS's current ROC % is -96.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DZS stock overvalued right now?
DZS (DZSI) has a current ROC % of -96.36%. The current ROC % is -96.36%. DZS's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 DZS (DZSI), the current ROC % is -96.36% as of Sep. 2024. 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.

DZS Business Description

Address 5700 Tennyson Parkway, Suite 400, Plano, TX, USA, 75024
DZS Inc is a provider of network access solutions. It designs, develops, and manufactures communications network equipment for telecommunications operators and enterprises. The firm provides solutions in the following areas: broadband access, middle-mile optical transport, and networks orchestration, network assurance, and Wi-Fi management software. Its primary geographic markets are the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
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