Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) ROCE %: -9.50% (As of Dec. 2025)

What is Dillistone Group ROCE %?

Dillistone Group LSE:DSG 40 ROCE % is -9.50% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:DSG with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Dillistone Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -9.50%.

Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) 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.

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Dillistone Group ROCE % Historical Data

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Dillistone Group Annual Data

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-2.83

-5.72

1.04

3.59

-4.17

Dillistone Group Semi-Annual Data
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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1.00	2.96	4.43	1.03	-9.50

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Dillistone Group ROCE % Calculation

Dillistone 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 )
	=	-0.188	/	( ( (6.684 - 1.966)	+	(6.119 - 1.823) )	/ 2 )
	=	-0.188	/	( (4.718	+	4.296)	/ 2 )
	=	-0.188	/	4.507
	=	-4.17 %

Dillistone Group'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 )
	=	-0.424	/	( ( (6.451 - 1.823)	+	(6.119 - 1.823) )	/ 2 )
	=	-0.424	/	( ( 4.628	+	4.296 )	/ 2 )
	=	-0.424	/	4.462
	=	-9.50 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of -9.50% mean?

Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) has a ROCE % of -9.50% as of Dec. 2025.

Is Dillistone Group's ROCE % too high?

Dillistone Group's current ROCE % is -9.50%. Overall, Dillistone Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Dillistone Group's ROCE % compare to CRM and SHOP?

Dillistone Group's ROCE % of -9.50% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.27. 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 Software company?

The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.27, based on 2,713 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dillistone Group's current ROCE % is -9.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Dillistone Group stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.08, compared to a current price of £0.11 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -9.50%. Dillistone Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG), the current ROCE % is -9.50% 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.

Is Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dillistone Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.11 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.08. GuruFocus considers Dillistone Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DSG:

ROCE %: -9.50%
GF Value™: £0.08 vs. price of £0.11 (31.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

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Dillistone Group Business Description

Industry Technology Software

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Address 9 Cedarwood, Crockford Lane, Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke, GBR, RG24 8WD

Website https://www.ikirupeople.com

Dillistone Group PLC is engaged in the development and distribution of recruitment software solutions and associated consultancy and support. The Group provides software and services that enable recruitment firms and in-house recruiters to manage their selection process and address training needs. It includes Voyager Software, supplier of Infinity recruitment software and the Mid-Office Pay & Bill solution, Dillistone FileFinder, supplier of executive search software, ISV.online, which provides online pre-employment skills testing and training tools, and GatedTalent. Its brands include Talentis Global, Voyager, FileFinder, ISV.online and GatedTalent. The Group generates maximum revenue from the UK.

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