Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) ROCE %: 25.60% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:DEN Dentsu Group Inc FRA:DEN
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GF Value €22.12
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What is Dentsu Group ROCE %?

Dentsu Group FRA:DEN 69 ROCE % is 25.60% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DEN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.12. The stock has 5 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. Dentsu Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.60%.

Dentsu Group  (FRA:DEN) 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.

Dentsu Group ROCE % Related Terms

Dentsu Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dentsu Group'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.

Dentsu Group ROCE % Chart

Dentsu Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Dentsu Group 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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Dentsu Group ROCE % Calculation

Dentsu Group'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 )
=-1525.057/( ( (21775.825 - 12836.012) + (17564.674 - 11750.222) )/ 2 )
=-1525.057/( (8939.813+5814.452)/ 2 )
=-1525.057/7377.1325
=-20.67 %

Dentsu Group'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 )
=1504.316/( ( (17564.674 - 11750.222) + (16597.246 - 10660.001) )/ 2 )
=1504.316/( ( 5814.452 + 5937.245 )/ 2 )
=1504.316/5875.8485
=25.60 %

(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 25.60% mean?
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a ROCE % of 25.60% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Dentsu Group's ROCE % too high?
Dentsu Group's current ROCE % is 25.60%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROCE % is 3.10. Dentsu Group's value of 25.60% is 725.8% above this industry median. Overall, Dentsu Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentsu Group's ROCE % compare to APP and OMC?
Dentsu Group's ROCE % of 25.60% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.10. Dentsu Group's value of 25.60% is 725.8% 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. Dentsu Group's current ROCE % of 25.60% is 725.8% 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. Dentsu Group's current ROCE % is 25.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentsu Group stock overvalued right now?
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a current ROCE % of 25.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.12, compared to a current price of €15.90 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 25.60% and 725.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.10. Dentsu Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN), the current ROCE % is 25.60% 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €15.90 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.12.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DEN:

  • ROCE %: 25.60%
  • GF Value™: €22.12 vs. price of €15.90 (28.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 725.8% above the Media - Diversified median

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

Dentsu Group Business Description

Address 1-8-1 Higashi Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-7001
Dentsu Group is the top advertising agency in Japan and the fifth-largest advertising network in the world. It is the oldest advertising agency in Japan, with the original company being established in 1901. Over the years, Dentsu expanded its global footprint through mergers and acquisitions. Currently, international sales account for about 60% of total revenue.
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