ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The Descartes Systems Group's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 12.00%.
As of today (2026-06-25), The Descartes Systems Group's WACC % is 4.20%. The Descartes Systems Group's ROIC % is 11.13% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
The Descartes Systems Group generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
The Descartes Systems Group (MEX:DSG N) ROIC % Explanation
ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROIC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, The Descartes Systems Group's WACC % is 4.20%. The Descartes Systems Group's ROIC % is 11.13% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
The Descartes Systems Group generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
The Descartes Systems Group ROIC % Related Terms
The Descartes Systems Group ROIC % Historical 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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, The Descartes Systems Group's ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Descartes Systems Group ROIC % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Descartes Systems Group's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Descartes Systems Group's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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.
The Descartes Systems Group (MEX:DSG N) has a ROIC % of 12.00% as of Apr. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on The Descartes Systems Group and its competitors.
Is The Descartes Systems Group's ROIC % too high?
The Descartes Systems Group's current ROIC % is 12.00%. The Software industry median ROIC % is 3.11. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 12.00% is 286.5% above this industry median. Overall, The Descartes Systems Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Descartes Systems Group's ROIC % compare to CRM and SHOP?
The Descartes Systems Group's ROIC % of 12.00% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.11. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 12.00% is 286.5% 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 ROIC % for a Software company?
The median ROIC % among Software companies is 3.11, based on 2,828 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Descartes Systems Group's current ROIC % of 12.00% is 286.5% 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on The Descartes Systems Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROIC % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Descartes Systems Group's current ROIC % is 12.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Descartes Systems Group stock overvalued right now?
The Descartes Systems Group (MEX:DSG N) has a current ROIC % of 12.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,129.50, compared to a current price of MXN1,264.95 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 12.00% and 286.5% above the Software industry median of 3.11. The Descartes Systems Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Descartes Systems Group (MEX:DSG N), the current ROIC % is 12.00% as of Apr. 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 The Descartes Systems Group (MEX:DSG N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Descartes Systems Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,264.95 is trading 40.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,129.50.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DSG N:
ROIC %: 12.00%
GF Value™: MXN2,129.50 vs. price of MXN1,264.95 (40.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 286.5% above the Software median
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DSG N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Descartes Systems Group provides a software solution that allows users in the shipping industry to communicate with one another. Its core product is the Global Logistics Network, which is best understood as transaction-driven. Descartes charges clients to send/receive messages, data, and documents on the GLN. Customers typically contract for a monthly minimum over a multiyear period. The GLN platform allows Descartes to upsell additional software modules as well, typically provided via a software-as-a-service model.
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