The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) ROCE %: 11.14% (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:TT8D The Trade Desk Inc CHIX:TT8D
71 GF Score
Price €17.71
GF Value €123.28
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is The Trade Desk ROCE %?

The Trade Desk CHIX:TT8D 71 ROCE % is 11.14% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TT8D with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €123.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. The Trade Desk's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.14%.

The Trade Desk  (CHIX:TT8d) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

The Trade Desk ROCE % Related Terms

The Trade Desk ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Trade Desk's ROCE % 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.

The Trade Desk ROCE % Chart

The Trade Desk Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.43 5.66 8.36 15.47 18.11

The Trade Desk Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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The Trade Desk ROCE % Calculation

The Trade Desk's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=503.28/( ( (5836.913 - 2744.159) + (5254.85 - 2789.161) )/ 2 )
=503.28/( (3092.754+2465.689)/ 2 )
=503.28/2779.2215
=18.11 %

The Trade Desk's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=274.484/( ( (5254.85 - 2789.161) + (4960.242 - 2500.232) )/ 2 )
=274.484/( ( 2465.689 + 2460.01 )/ 2 )
=274.484/2462.8495
=11.14 %

(1) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 11.14% mean?
The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) has a ROCE % of 11.14% as of Mar. 2026.
Is The Trade Desk's ROCE % too high?
The Trade Desk's current ROCE % is 11.14%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROCE % is 3.10. The Trade Desk's value of 11.14% is 259.4% above this industry median. Overall, The Trade Desk has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Trade Desk's ROCE % compare to MGNI and STGW?
The Trade Desk's ROCE % of 11.14% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.10. The Trade Desk's value of 11.14% is 259.4% 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 ROCE % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.10, based on 988 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Trade Desk's current ROCE % of 11.14% is 259.4% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Trade Desk's current ROCE % is 11.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Trade Desk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €123.28, compared to a current price of €17.71 — trading 85.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 11.14% and 259.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.10. The Trade Desk's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D), the current ROCE % is 11.14% 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 The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.71 is trading 85.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €123.28. GuruFocus considers The Trade Desk to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:TT8D:

  • ROCE %: 11.14%
  • GF Value™: €123.28 vs. price of €17.71 (85.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 259.4% above the Media - Diversified median

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:TT8D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Trade Desk Business Description

Address 42 North Chestnut Street, Ventura, CA, USA, 93001
The Trade Desk provides a self-service platform that helps advertisers and ad agencies programmatically find and purchase digital ad inventory (display, video, audio, and social) on devices like computers, smartphones, and connected TVs. The firm's platform is referred to as a DSP in the digital ad industry, and it generates revenue from fees based on a percentage of what its clients spend on advertising, sometimes referred to as a "take rate."
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