DIALF (Dialight) ROCE %: 1.10% (As of Mar. 2026)


DIALF Dialight PLC DIALF
46 GF Score
Price $4.90
GF Value $1.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Dialight ROCE %?

Dialight DIALF -9.51% 46 ROCE % is 1.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DIALF with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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. Dialight's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.10%.

Dialight  (OTCPK:DIALF) 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.

Dialight ROCE % Related Terms

Dialight ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dialight'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.

Dialight ROCE % Chart

Dialight Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Dialight Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Dialight ROCE % Calculation

Dialight's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=6.3/( ( (131.9 - 45.5) + (101.3 - 36.6) )/ 2 )
=6.3/( (86.4+64.7)/ 2 )
=6.3/75.55
=8.34 %

Dialight'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: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.8/( ( (115.1 - 34.8) + (101.3 - 36.6) )/ 2 )
=0.8/( ( 80.3 + 64.7 )/ 2 )
=0.8/72.5
=1.10 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (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 1.10% mean?
Dialight (DIALF) has a ROCE % of 1.10% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Dialight's ROCE % too high?
Dialight's current ROCE % is 1.10%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Dialight's value of 1.10% is 84.5% below this industry median. Overall, Dialight has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dialight's ROCE % compare to VRT and BE?
Dialight's ROCE % of 1.10% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Dialight's value of 1.10% is 84.5% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.10, based on 3,032 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. Dialight's current ROCE % of 1.10% is 84.5% 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 Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dialight's current ROCE % is 1.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dialight stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dialight (DIALF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.67, compared to a current price of $4.90 — trading 193.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 1.10% and 84.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 7.10. Dialight's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 7 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 Dialight (DIALF), the current ROCE % is 1.10% 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 Dialight (DIALF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dialight stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.90 is trading 193.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67. GuruFocus considers Dialight to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DIALF:

  • ROCE %: 1.10%
  • GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $4.90 (193.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.5% below the Industrial Products median

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

Dialight Business Description

Other Exchanges DIAl:UKDIA:UK3HQ:Germany
Address 60 Petty France, London, GBR, SW1H 9EU
Dialight PLC manufactures and sells light-emitting diode (LED) lighting fixtures for use in hazardous and industrial locations. It provides lighting products to customers in industrial sectors including steel foundries, pulp and paper mills, automotive manufacturers, utility, and wastewater plants, and food and beverage processing plants. In addition, it provides specialist lighting products for hazardous industrial sites, including the oil and gas and mining sectors. Its segments are Lighting, Signals, and Components. The majority of the revenue is derived from the sale of LED lighting solutions and anti-collision obstruction lighting. Geographically it derives the majority of its revenue from North America.
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