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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. Alpha Metallurgical Resources's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alpha Metallurgical Resources's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
AMR'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.69 Med: 21 Max: 129.17
Current: -4.12
During the past 11 years, Alpha Metallurgical Resources's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 129.17%. The lowest was -16.69%. And the median was 21.00%.
AMR's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 83.89% of 633
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 7.18
vs AMR: -4.12
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.
* 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.
AMR vs SXC, METC, AREC: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, Alpha Metallurgical Resources'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.
Alpha Metallurgical Resources ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Alpha Metallurgical Resources's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alpha Metallurgical Resources'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 -4.64% mean?
Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -4.64% 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 Alpha Metallurgical Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpha Metallurgical Resources ranks #531 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Alpha Metallurgical Resources' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Alpha Metallurgical Resources' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -4.64%. Based on the distribution chart, Alpha Metallurgical Resources ranks #531 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alpha Metallurgical Resources has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpha Metallurgical Resources' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SXC and METC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Alpha Metallurgical Resources ranks #531 out of 633 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Alpha Metallurgical Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7.18. 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 Steel company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Steel companies is 7.18, based on 633 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. 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 Alpha Metallurgical Resources and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpha Metallurgical Resources's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -4.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpha Metallurgical Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $165.96, compared to a current price of $138.40 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -4.64%. Alpha Metallurgical Resources' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -4.64% 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 Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Metallurgical Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $138.40 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $165.96.
GuruFocus considers Alpha Metallurgical Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AMR:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -4.64%
GF Value™: $165.96 vs. price of $138.40 (16.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc is a Tennessee-based coal mining company with operations across Virginia and West Virginia. The company's portfolio of mining operations consists of underground mines, surface mines, and coal preparation plants. It produces low-ash metallurgical coal, including High-Vol. A, Mid-Vol., High-Vol. B, and Low-Vol. coal, which is shipped to domestic and international coke and steel producers. The reportable segment of the company is Met. It extracts, processes and markets met and thermal coal from deep and surface mines for sale to steel and coke producers, industrial customers, and electric utilities.
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