Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) ROCE %: 21.44% (As of May. 2026)


MEX:DRI Darden Restaurants Inc MEX:DRI
87 GF Score
Price MXN3,470.00
GF Value MXN3,414.96
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What is Darden Restaurants ROCE %?

Darden Restaurants MEX:DRI 87 ROCE % is 21.44% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DRI with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,414.96. 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. Darden Restaurants's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 21.44%.

Darden Restaurants  (MEX:DRI) 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.

Darden Restaurants ROCE % Related Terms

Darden Restaurants ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Darden Restaurants'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.

Darden Restaurants ROCE % Chart

Darden Restaurants Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
ROCE %
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Darden Restaurants Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Darden Restaurants ROCE % Calculation

Darden Restaurants's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: May. 2026 )  (A: May. 2025 )(A: May. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: May. 2026 )  (A: May. 2025 )(A: May. 2026 )
=27874.189/( ( (244566.77 - 43669.168) + (223160.068 - 52143.089) )/ 2 )
=27874.189/( (200897.602+171016.979)/ 2 )
=27874.189/185957.2905
=14.99 %

Darden Restaurants's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: May. 2026 )  (Q: Feb. 2026 )(Q: May. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: May. 2026 )  (Q: Feb. 2026 )(Q: May. 2026 )
=37309.008/( ( (221954.158 - 44916.752) + (223160.068 - 52143.089) )/ 2 )
=37309.008/( ( 177037.406 + 171016.979 )/ 2 )
=37309.008/174027.1925
=21.44 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 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 21.44% mean?
Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) has a ROCE % of 21.44% as of May. 2026.
Is Darden Restaurants' ROCE % too high?
Darden Restaurants' current ROCE % is 21.44%. The Restaurants industry median ROCE % is 6.01. Darden Restaurants' value of 21.44% is 256.7% above this industry median. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' ROCE % compare to YUMC and TXRH?
Darden Restaurants' ROCE % of 21.44% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.01. Darden Restaurants' value of 21.44% is 256.7% 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 Restaurants company?
The median ROCE % among Restaurants companies is 6.01, based on 353 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. Darden Restaurants's current ROCE % of 21.44% is 256.7% 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 Restaurants industry, the median ROCE % is 6.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darden Restaurants's current ROCE % is 21.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darden Restaurants stock overvalued right now?
Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) has a current ROCE % of 21.44%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,414.96, compared to a current price of MXN3,470.00 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 21.44% and 256.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 6.01. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI), the current ROCE % is 21.44% as of May. 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 Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN3,470.00 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,414.96.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DRI:

  • ROCE %: 21.44%
  • GF Value™: MXN3,414.96 vs. price of MXN3,470.00 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 256.7% above the Restaurants median

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

Darden Restaurants Business Description

Address 1000 Darden Center Drive, Orlando, FL, USA, 32837
Darden Restaurants is the largest global full-service dining operator, with over $12 billion in system sales across 2,159 company-owned stores at the end of fiscal 2025, spanning the US and Canada. The firm operates 10 banners in four segments, including Olive Garden (43% of sales), LongHorn Steakhouse (25%), and fine dining (21%), which includes The Capital Grille, Ruth's Chris, and Eddie V's. The other 11% of sales comes from smaller concepts such as Yard House and Cheddar's. Darden primarily generates revenue through sales of food and beverage items at its company-owned restaurants. It also earns royalties on sales from 154 franchised locations in US and international markets, which sit within the other segment but are immaterial to consolidated results.
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