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Ambow Education HoldingAMBO 44 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.25% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates AMBO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Education companies, Ambow Education Holding ranks worse than 69.06% 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. Ambow Education Holding's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ambow Education Holding's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
AMBO'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -56.75 Med: -15.63 Max: 8.96
Current: 3.75
During the past 13 years, Ambow Education Holding's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 8.96%. The lowest was -56.75%. And the median was -15.63%.
AMBO's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 69.06% of 265
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 17.62
vs AMBO: 3.75
Ambow Education Holding's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% 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.
Ambow Education Holding ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Ambow Education Holding ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ambow Education Holding'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.
AMBO vs WAFU, ASPU, EEIQ: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Ambow Education Holding'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.
Ambow Education Holding ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ambow Education Holding's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ambow Education Holding'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 (Jun. 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 1.25% mean?
Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.25% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Ambow Education Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #183 out of 265 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Ambow Education Holding's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Ambow Education Holding's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.25%. The Education industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.62. Ambow Education Holding's value of 1.25% is 92.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #183 out of 265 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ambow Education Holding has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambow Education Holding's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to WAFU and ASPU?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #183 out of 265 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Ambow Education Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.62. Ambow Education Holding's value of 1.25% is 92.9% below 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 an Education company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Education companies is 17.62, based on 265 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. Ambow Education Holding's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.25% is 92.9% below 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 Ambow Education Holding and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambow Education Holding's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambow Education Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.48, compared to a current price of $2.09 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.25% and 92.9% below the Education industry median of 17.62. Ambow Education Holding's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 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 Ambow Education Holding (AMBO), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.25% as of Jun. 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 Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambow Education Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.09 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.48.
GuruFocus considers Ambow Education Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMBO:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 1.25%
GF Value™: $1.48 vs. price of $2.09 (41.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.9% below the Education median (#183 of 265)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ambow Education Holding Ltd is an AI-driven technology educational company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is developing a new HybriU AI Digital Education Solution that transforms the educational environment, bridging the gap between traditional methods and the future of digital learning. The solution combines sophisticated software and hardware to create an AI-powered digital and hybrid classroom, designed to enhance educational delivery and engagement. In addition, the group offers high-quality, individualized, and dynamic career education services and products through the operation of its for-profit colleges. Substantially the majority of the group's revenues are derived from the United States, based on the geographical locations where services are provided to customers.
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