IPDN (Professional Diversity Network) ROCE %: -60.12% (As of Mar. 2026)


IPDN Professional Diversity Network Inc IPDN
36 GF Score
Price $0.61
GF Value $1.32
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Professional Diversity Network ROCE %?

Professional Diversity Network IPDN +2.03% 36 ROCE % is -60.12% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IPDN with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 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. Professional Diversity Network's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -60.12%.

Professional Diversity Network  (NAS:IPDN) 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.

Professional Diversity Network ROCE % Related Terms

Professional Diversity Network ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Professional Diversity Network'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.

Professional Diversity Network ROCE % Chart

Professional Diversity Network 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 -74.09 -92.62 -158.02 -61.06 -79.22

Professional Diversity Network Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -59.46 -47.13 -152.43 -117.56 -60.12
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Professional Diversity Network ROCE % Calculation

Professional Diversity Network'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 )
=-6.453/( ( (7.982 - 2.956) + (17.868 - 6.603) )/ 2 )
=-6.453/( (5.026+11.265)/ 2 )
=-6.453/8.1455
=-79.22 %

Professional Diversity Network'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 )
=-7.416/( ( (17.868 - 6.603) + (17.53 - 4.124) )/ 2 )
=-7.416/( ( 11.265 + 13.406 )/ 2 )
=-7.416/12.3355
=-60.12 %

(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 -60.12% mean?
Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) has a ROCE % of -60.12% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Professional Diversity Network's ROCE % too high?
Professional Diversity Network's current ROCE % is -60.12%. Overall, Professional Diversity Network has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Professional Diversity Network's ROCE % compare to GLXG and RLBY?
Professional Diversity Network's ROCE % of -60.12% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.82. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.82, based on 1,070 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. 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 Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Professional Diversity Network's current ROCE % is -60.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Professional Diversity Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.32, compared to a current price of $0.61 — trading 53.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -60.12%. Professional Diversity Network's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 4 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 Professional Diversity Network (IPDN), the current ROCE % is -60.12% 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 Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.61 is trading 53.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.32. GuruFocus considers Professional Diversity Network to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IPDN:

  • ROCE %: -60.12%
  • GF Value™: $1.32 vs. price of $0.61 (53.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Professional Diversity Network Business Description

Address 55 East Monroe Street, Suite 2120, Chicago, IL, USA, 60603
Professional Diversity Network Inc provides access to networking, training, educational, and employment services to its registered users. It has three operating segments: the TalentAlly Network segment, which maintains and operates job board software and hosts career fairs; the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) segment, which is a women-only professional networking organization; the RemoteMore segment; and Corporate Overhead. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the TalentAlly Network Segment.
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