Deltic Energy (LSE:DELT) ROCE %: -113.63% (As of Dec. 2025)


What is Deltic Energy ROCE %?

Deltic Energy LSE:DELT ROCE % is -113.63% as of Dec. 2025. 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. Deltic Energy's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -113.63%.

Deltic Energy  (LSE:DELT) 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.

Deltic Energy ROCE % Related Terms

Deltic Energy ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deltic Energy'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.

Deltic Energy ROCE % Chart

Deltic Energy 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 -14.83 -16.38 -12.29 -179.30 -98.02

Deltic Energy Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -15.08 -314.82 -166.02 -121.29 -113.63

Deltic Energy ROCE % Calculation

Deltic Energy'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 )
=-1.931/( ( (3.509 - 1.631) + (5.244 - 3.182) )/ 2 )
=-1.931/( (1.878+2.062)/ 2 )
=-1.931/1.97
=-98.02 %

Deltic Energy's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1.922/( ( (3.354 - 2.033) + (5.244 - 3.182) )/ 2 )
=-1.922/( ( 1.321 + 2.062 )/ 2 )
=-1.922/1.6915
=-113.63 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 -113.63% mean?
Deltic Energy (LSE:DELT) has a ROCE % of -113.63% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Deltic Energy's ROCE % too high?
Deltic Energy's current ROCE % is -113.63%.
How does Deltic Energy's ROCE % compare to COP and EOG?
Deltic Energy's ROCE % of -113.63% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.85. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median ROCE % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.85, based on 981 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median ROCE % is 6.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deltic Energy's current ROCE % is -113.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deltic Energy stock overvalued right now?
Deltic Energy (LSE:DELT) has a current ROCE % of -113.63%. The current ROCE % is -113.63%. 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 Deltic Energy (LSE:DELT), the current ROCE % is -113.63% as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Deltic Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 7RC0:Germany
Address 150 Waterloo Road, 1st Floor, London, GBR, SE1 8SB
Deltic Energy PLC is engaged in the exploration, evaluation, and development of mineral exploration targets, with a principal focus on the development of its gas and oil licenses in the Southern, and Central North Sea.