CogstateASX:CGS -1.80%77 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 284.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 106.36. GuruFocus rates ASX:CGS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 670 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Cogstate ranks better than 97.31% 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. Cogstate's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 284.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cogstate's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CGS'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -185.5 Med: 106.36 Max: 675.76
Current: 492.84
During the past 13 years, Cogstate's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 675.76%. The lowest was -185.50%. And the median was 106.36%.
ASX:CGS's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 97.31% of 670
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 12.47
vs ASX:CGS: 492.84
Cogstate'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.
The historical data trend for Cogstate'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.
ASX:CGS vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, Cogstate'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.
Cogstate ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Cogstate's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cogstate'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 284.21% mean?
Cogstate (ASX:CGS) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 284.21% 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 Cogstate and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 106.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogstate ranks #18 out of 670 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Cogstate's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Cogstate's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 284.21% is 167% above median its 10-year median of 106.36. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.47. Cogstate's value of 284.21% is 2179.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogstate ranks #18 out of 670 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cogstate has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogstate's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Cogstate ranks #18 out of 670 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Cogstate in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.47. Cogstate's value of 284.21% is 2179.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 106.36 vs. the industry median of 12.47, Cogstate has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 12.47, based on 670 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. Cogstate's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 284.21% is 2179.1% 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 Cogstate and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogstate's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 284.21%, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 106.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cogstate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogstate (ASX:CGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.05, compared to a current price of A$2.73 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 284.21%, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 106.36 and 2179.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 12.47. Cogstate's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Cogstate (ASX:CGS), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 284.21% 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 Cogstate (ASX:CGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogstate stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.73 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.05.
GuruFocus considers Cogstate to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CGS:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 284.21% (167% above median its 10-year median of 106.36)
GF Value™: A$2.05 vs. price of A$2.73 (33.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2179.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#18 of 670)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cogstate Ltd is a cognitive science company. The principal activity of the group is the Creation, validation, and commercialisation of digital brain health assessments; and the Design and provision of quality assurance services in clinical trials, focused on the administration, scoring, and recording of conventional brain health assessments and reporting. Its operating segment includes Clinical Trials, Healthcare, and Administration. The company generates maximum revenue from the Clinical Trials segment. In the clinical trials segment, technology and services are sold to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company derives revenue from the sale of licensed software and cognitive testing services.
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