Arbutus BiopharmaABUS +3.07%53 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2,514,251.85% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ABUS with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,324 Biotechnology companies, Arbutus Biopharma ranks better than 99.77% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Arbutus Biopharma's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2,514,251.85%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arbutus Biopharma's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
ABUS'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9659.68 Med: -1128.08 Max: 78061.17
Current: 78061.17
During the past 13 years, Arbutus Biopharma's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 78061.17%. The lowest was -9659.68%. And the median was -1128.08%.
ABUS's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 99.77% of 1324
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -297.06
vs ABUS: 78061.17
Arbutus Biopharma's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -20.50% per year.
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Arbutus Biopharma ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Arbutus Biopharma ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arbutus Biopharma's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
ABUS vs EVMN, ANNX, TBPH: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Arbutus Biopharma's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
Arbutus Biopharma ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Arbutus Biopharma's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arbutus Biopharma's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 2,514,251.85% mean?
Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 2,514,251.85% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Arbutus Biopharma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #3 out of 1324 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Arbutus Biopharma's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Arbutus Biopharma's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2,514,251.85%. Based on the distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #3 out of 1324 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arbutus Biopharma has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbutus Biopharma's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to EVMN and ANNX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #3 out of 1324 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Arbutus Biopharma in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Biotechnology company?
A good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Arbutus Biopharma and its competitors. Arbutus Biopharma's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2,514,251.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbutus Biopharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.20, compared to a current price of $4.87 — trading 90.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2,514,251.85%. Arbutus Biopharma's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2,514,251.85% 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 Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbutus Biopharma stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.87 is trading 90.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.20.
GuruFocus considers Arbutus Biopharma to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ABUS:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 2,514,251.85%
GF Value™: $51.20 vs. price of $4.87 (90.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ABUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arbutus Biopharma Corp is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on infectious diseases. The company is leveraging its extensive virology expertise to identify and develop novel therapeutics with distinct mechanisms of action, which can be combined to provide a functional cure for patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (cHBV). Its pipeline of internally developed, proprietary compounds includes imdusiran (AB-729), a GalNAc-conjugated, subcutaneously delivered ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) therapeutic, and AB-101, its proprietary oral PD-L1 inhibitor, for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (cHBV). In addition, the company is also focused on maximizing the opportunity for its in-house developed Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) delivery technology.
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