Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) ROCE %: 13.66% (As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:DIAL Diales Group PLC LSE:DIAL
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Price £0.32
GF Value £0.26
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Diales Group ROCE %?

Diales Group LSE:DIAL +1.59% 50 ROCE % is 13.66% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:DIAL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 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. Diales Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.66%.


Diales Group  (LSE:DIAL) 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.


Diales Group ROCE % Related Terms


Diales Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diales 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.

Diales Group ROCE % Chart

Diales Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
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Diales Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 9.64 1.73 8.99 9.21 13.66
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Diales Group ROCE % Calculation

Diales Group's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=1.292/( ( (22.966 - 8.393) + (22.465 - 7.935) )/ 2 )
=1.292/( (14.573+14.53)/ 2 )
=1.292/14.5515
=8.88 %

Diales 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: 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 )
=2.014/( ( (22.465 - 7.935) + (23.887 - 8.936) )/ 2 )
=2.014/( ( 14.53 + 14.951 )/ 2 )
=2.014/14.7405
=13.66 %

(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 13.66% mean?
Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) has a ROCE % of 13.66% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Diales Group's ROCE % too high?
Diales Group's current ROCE % is 13.66%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 8.94. Diales Group's value of 13.66% is 52.8% above this industry median. Overall, Diales Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diales Group's ROCE % compare to VRSK and EFX?
Diales Group's ROCE % of 13.66% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.94. Diales Group's value of 13.66% is 52.8% 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 Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.94, based on 1,069 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. Diales Group's current ROCE % of 13.66% is 52.8% 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 Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diales Group's current ROCE % is 13.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diales Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.26, compared to a current price of £0.32 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 13.66% and 52.8% above the Business Services industry median of 8.94. Diales Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 8 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 Diales Group (LSE:DIAL), the current ROCE % is 13.66% 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 Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diales Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.32 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.26. GuruFocus considers Diales Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DIAL:

  • ROCE %: 13.66%
  • GF Value™: £0.26 vs. price of £0.32 (23.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.8% above the Business Services median

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


Diales Group Business Description

Address 125 Old Broad Street, Suite 706-708, Floor 7, London, GBR, EC2N 1AR
Diales Group PLC provides advisory services to the engineering and construction industries. The company offers quantity surveying, quantum and planning experts, mediators, arbitrators, and project management services; and other consultancy services, including planning, programming, Litigation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. The company covers building, marine, mining, infrastructure, energy, and other sectors. The company has segments in Europe and America, Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Maximum revenue is gained from Europe and America.
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