Ascletis PharmaASCLF -4.00%38 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1,107.94% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASCLF with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,323 Biotechnology companies, Ascletis Pharma ranks worse than 62.66% 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. Ascletis Pharma's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1,107.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascletis Pharma's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
ASCLF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -702.64 Med: -149.7 Max: -14.33
Current: -699.37
During the past 10 years, Ascletis Pharma's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -14.33%. The lowest was -702.64%. And the median was -149.70%.
ASCLF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 62.66% of 1323
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -296.6
vs ASCLF: -699.37
Ascletis Pharma's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -36.90% 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.
Ascletis Pharma ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Ascletis Pharma ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascletis Pharma'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.
ASCLF vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ascletis Pharma'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.
Ascletis Pharma ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Ascletis Pharma's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascletis Pharma'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 -1,107.94% mean?
Ascletis Pharma (ASCLF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -1,107.94% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Ascletis Pharma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascletis Pharma ranks #829 out of 1323 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Ascletis Pharma's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Ascletis Pharma's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1,107.94%. Based on the distribution chart, Ascletis Pharma ranks #829 out of 1323 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ascletis Pharma has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascletis Pharma's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ascletis Pharma ranks #829 out of 1323 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Ascletis Pharma in the lower half of its industry. 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 Ascletis Pharma and its competitors. Ascletis Pharma's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1,107.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascletis Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascletis Pharma (ASCLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.02, compared to a current price of $1.44 — trading 7100% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1,107.94%. Ascletis Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Ascletis Pharma (ASCLF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1,107.94% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Ascletis Pharma (ASCLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascletis Pharma stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.44 is trading 7100% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.02.
GuruFocus considers Ascletis Pharma to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASCLF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -1,107.94%
GF Value™: $0.02 vs. price of $1.44 (7100% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASCLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascletis Pharma Inc is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the research and development, production, marketing, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The drug candidates of the company in the pipeline in their different stages of development such as ASC30, ASC47, ASC39, ASC36i, ASC35, ASC50, and among others.
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