APPIF (Appier Group) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 28.82% (As of Mar. 2026)


APPIF Appier Group Inc APPIF
66 GF Score
Price $4.80
GF Value $14.07
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Appier Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Appier Group APPIF 66 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 28.82% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates APPIF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,806 Software companies, Appier Group ranks better than 77.83% 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. Appier Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.82%.

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

APPIF' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -274.85   Med: -23.67   Max: 135.49
Current: 132.75

During the past 9 years, Appier Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 135.49%. The lowest was -274.85%. And the median was -23.67%.

APPIF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
77.83% of 2806 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 19.605 vs APPIF: 132.75

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


Appier Group  (OTCPK:APPIF) 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.


Appier Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Appier Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Appier Group'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.

Appier Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Appier Group Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -54.84 7.70 43.52 82.89 134.40

Appier Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.05 158.59 217.16 228.31 28.82

APPIF vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Appier Group'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.


Appier Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Appier Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Appier Group 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)
=(67.96 + 0 + 4.221) - (66.318 + 0 + 4.234)
=1.629

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(80.96 + 0 + 5.118) - (64.96 + 0 + 4.197)
=16.921

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Appier Group 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 )
=5.472/( ( (10.454 + max(1.629, 0)) + (8.968 + max(16.921, 0)) )/ 2 )
=5.472/( ( 12.083 + 25.889 )/ 2 )
=5.472/18.986
=28.82 %

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 28.82% mean?
Appier Group (APPIF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 28.82% 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 Appier Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Appier Group ranks #622 out of 2806 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Appier Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Appier Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 28.82%. The Software industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.61. Appier Group's value of 28.82% is 47% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Appier Group ranks #622 out of 2806 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Appier Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Appier Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Appier Group ranks #622 out of 2806 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Appier Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.61. Appier Group's value of 28.82% is 47% 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 Software company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Software companies is 19.61, based on 2,806 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. Appier Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 28.82% is 47% 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 Appier Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Appier Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 28.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Appier Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appier Group (APPIF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.07, compared to a current price of $4.80 — trading 65.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 28.82% and 47% above the Software industry median of 19.61. Appier Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Appier Group (APPIF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 28.82% 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 Appier Group (APPIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appier Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.80 is trading 65.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.07. GuruFocus considers Appier Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for APPIF:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 28.82%
  • GF Value™: $14.07 vs. price of $4.80 (65.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47% above the Software median (#622 of 2806)

No single metric tells the full story. See the APPIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Appier Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 4180:Japan
Address 2-5-1 Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6240
Appier Group Inc is a technology company that enables businesses with artificial intelligence to grow and succeed based on data-driven decisions. The product portfolio includes: Ad Cloud, Personalization Cloud, Data Cloud, Product Synergy, and Appier AI Agent. The software solutions are used by the following industries: E-Commerce, Retail, Finance & Insurance, gaming, and automobile.
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