ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Dassault Systemes SE's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.03%.
As of today (2026-06-24), Dassault Systemes SE's WACC % is 6.78%. Dassault Systemes SE's ROC % is 9.64% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Dassault Systemes SE generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
Dassault Systemes SE (FRA:DSYA) 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, Dassault Systemes SE's WACC % is 6.78%. Dassault Systemes SE's ROC % is 9.64% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Dassault Systemes SE generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
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.
* 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.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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.
Dassault Systemes SE (FRA:DSYA) has a ROC % of 9.03% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Dassault Systemes SE and its competitors.
Is Dassault Systemes SE's ROC % too high?
Dassault Systemes SE's current ROC % is 9.03%. The Software industry median ROC % is 3.12. Dassault Systemes SE's value of 9.03% is 189.4% above this industry median. Overall, Dassault Systemes SE has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dassault Systemes SE's ROC % compare to CRM and SHOP?
Dassault Systemes SE's ROC % of 9.03% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.12. Dassault Systemes SE's value of 9.03% is 189.4% above this benchmark. 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 3.12, based on 2,828 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. Dassault Systemes SE's current ROC % of 9.03% is 189.4% 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 % 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 Dassault Systemes SE and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC % is 3.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dassault Systemes SE's current ROC % is 9.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dassault Systemes SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dassault Systemes SE (FRA:DSYA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.23, compared to a current price of €17.49 — trading 50.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 9.03% and 189.4% above the Software industry median of 3.12. Dassault Systemes SE's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Dassault Systemes SE (FRA:DSYA), the current ROC % is 9.03% 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 Dassault Systemes SE (FRA:DSYA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dassault Systemes SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.49 is trading 50.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €35.23.
GuruFocus considers Dassault Systemes SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DSYA:
ROC %: 9.03%
GF Value™: €35.23 vs. price of €17.49 (50.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 189.4% above the Software median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DSYA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dassault Systèmes is a leading provider of computer-assisted design and product lifecycle management software, serving customers like Boeing and Volkswagen throughout the production process. The company's flagship product, Catia, primarily serves the transportation, industrial equipment, and aerospace and defense industries. In life sciences, Dassault's Medidata cloud platform optimizes clinical trial efficiency and is the leader in electronic data capture.
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