ALAB (Astera Labs) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 146.81% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Astera Labs ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Astera Labs ALAB -5.67% 15 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 146.81% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ALAB with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Semiconductors companies, Astera Labs ranks better than 96.59% 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. Astera Labs's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 146.81%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Astera Labs's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

ALAB' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -762.72   Med: -384.72   Max: 187.05
Current: 172.59

During the past 4 years, Astera Labs's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 187.05%. The lowest was -762.72%. And the median was -384.72%.

ALAB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
96.59% of 1025 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 8.19 vs ALAB: 172.59

Astera Labs's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Astera Labs  (NAS:ALAB) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation

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.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


Astera Labs ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Astera Labs ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Astera Labs'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.

Astera Labs ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Astera Labs Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
-762.72 -364.72 -404.72 187.05

Astera Labs Quarterly Data
Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 55.60 172.33 223.18 203.20 146.81

ALAB vs MPWR, NXPI, MCHP: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Astera Labs'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.


Astera Labs ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Astera Labs's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Astera Labs's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Astera Labs ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation

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:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

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.

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(83.202 + 58.979 + 31.033) - (49.994 + 0 + 78.902)
=44.318

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(134.797 + 60.156 + 33.509) - (65.022 + 0 + 60.022)
=103.418

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Astera Labs for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=247.332/( ( (92.038 + max(44.318, 0)) + (97.172 + max(103.418, 0)) )/ 2 )
=247.332/( ( 136.356 + 200.59 )/ 2 )
=247.332/168.473
=146.81 %

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 146.81% mean?
Astera Labs (ALAB) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 146.81% 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 Astera Labs and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Astera Labs ranks #35 out of 1025 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Astera Labs' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Astera Labs' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 146.81%. The Semiconductors industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.19. Astera Labs' value of 146.81% is 1692.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astera Labs ranks #35 out of 1025 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Astera Labs has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astera Labs' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MPWR and NXPI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Astera Labs ranks #35 out of 1025 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Astera Labs in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.19. Astera Labs' value of 146.81% is 1692.6% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Semiconductors company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Semiconductors companies is 8.19, based on 1,025 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Astera Labs's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 146.81% is 1692.6% 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 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 Astera Labs and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astera Labs's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 146.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astera Labs stock overvalued right now?
Astera Labs (ALAB) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 146.81%. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 146.81% and 1692.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 8.19. Astera Labs' overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 6 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 Astera Labs (ALAB), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 146.81% 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.

Astera Labs Business Description

Address 2345 North First Street, Suite 205, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
Astera Labs Inc designs and delivers semiconductor-based connectivity solutions for cloud and AI infrastructure. Its Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates semiconductor technology, microcontrollers, sensors, and software to enhance performance, scalability, and data management. The company offers products such as integrated circuits (ICs), boards, and modules, catering to hyperscalers and system OEMs. The company's solutions focus on data, network, and memory management in AI-driven platforms. Geographically, the company operates in Singapore, China, Taiwan, and United States, of which maximum revenue is derived from United States.
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