DP World (DFM:DPW) ROCE %: 7.19% (As of Dec. 2019)


What is DP World ROCE %?

DP World DFM:DPW ROCE % is 7.19% as of Dec. 2019. The stock has 9 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. DP World's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was 7.19%.

DP World  (DFM:DPW) 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.

DP World ROCE % Related Terms

DP World ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DP World'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.

DP World ROCE % Chart

DP World Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
ROCE %
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DP World Semi-Annual Data
Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19
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DP World ROCE % Calculation

DP World's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2019 )  (A: Dec. 2018 )(A: Dec. 2019 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2019 )  (A: Dec. 2018 )(A: Dec. 2019 )
=7988.352/( ( (97387.471 - 10170.372) + (125116.745 - 15476.035) )/ 2 )
=7988.352/( (87217.099+109640.71)/ 2 )
=7988.352/98428.9045
=8.12 %

DP World's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2019 )  (Q: Jun. 2019 )(Q: Dec. 2019 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2019 )  (Q: Jun. 2019 )(Q: Dec. 2019 )
=7456.31/( ( (111535.479 - 13781.145) + (125116.745 - 15476.035) )/ 2 )
=7456.31/( ( 97754.334 + 109640.71 )/ 2 )
=7456.31/103697.522
=7.19 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2019) 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 7.19% mean?
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a ROCE % of 7.19% as of Dec. 2019.
Is DP World's ROCE % too high?
DP World's current ROCE % is 7.19%. The Transportation industry median ROCE % is 7.74. DP World's value of 7.19% is 7.1% below this industry median.
How does DP World's ROCE % compare to KEX?
DP World's ROCE % of 7.19% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.74. DP World's value of 7.19% is 7.1% below 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 Transportation company?
The median ROCE % among Transportation companies is 7.74, based on 997 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. DP World's current ROCE % of 7.19% is 7.1% below 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 Transportation industry, the median ROCE % is 7.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DP World's current ROCE % is 7.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DP World stock overvalued right now?
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a current ROCE % of 7.19%. The current ROCE % is 7.19% and 7.1% below the Transportation industry median of 7.74. 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 DP World (DFM:DPW), the current ROCE % is 7.19% as of Dec. 2019. 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.

DP World Business Description

Address Office 27, Level 3, Gate Village Building 4, PO Box 17000, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, ARE
DP World PLC is a transportation and logistics company, domiciled in the United Arab Emirates. The company develops and manages international marine and inland terminal facilities, operates industrial parks and economic zones, and provides logistics services. DP World organises itself into three geographical segments: Asia-Pacific and the Indian subcontinent; Australia and Americas; and the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. The company derives the vast majority of revenue from the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.