ComputershareASX:CPU -1.23%82 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 284.28% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 287.51. GuruFocus rates ASX:CPU with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of A$30.18 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 675 Capital Markets companies, Computershare ranks better than 78.67% 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. Computershare's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 284.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Computershare's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CPU'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 101.67 Med: 287.51 Max: 486
Current: 291.75
During the past 13 years, Computershare's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 486.00%. The lowest was 101.67%. And the median was 287.51%.
ASX:CPU's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 78.67% of 675
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 34.76
vs ASX:CPU: 291.75
Computershare's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 23.20% 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.
Computershare ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Computershare ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Computershare'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:CPU vs MS, GS, SCHW: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Computershare'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.
Computershare ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Computershare's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Computershare'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 284.28% mean?
Computershare (ASX:CPU) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 284.28% 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 Computershare and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 287.51. Over the past decade, Computershare's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 101.67 to 486.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Computershare ranks #144 out of 675 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Computershare's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Computershare's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 284.28% is near median its 10-year median of 287.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 101.67 to a high of 486.00. The Capital Markets industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 34.76. Computershare's value of 284.28% is 717.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Computershare ranks #144 out of 675 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Computershare has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Computershare's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Computershare ranks #144 out of 675 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Computershare in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 34.76. Computershare's value of 284.28% is 717.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Computershare's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 101.67 to 486.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 287.51 vs. the industry median of 34.76, Computershare 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 Capital Markets company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Capital Markets companies is 34.76, based on 675 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. Computershare's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 284.28% is 717.8% 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 Computershare and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 34.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Computershare's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 284.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 287.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Computershare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare (ASX:CPU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$30.18, compared to a current price of A$36.88 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 284.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 287.51 and 717.8% above the Capital Markets industry median of 34.76. Computershare's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Computershare (ASX:CPU), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 284.28% 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 Computershare (ASX:CPU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$36.88 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$30.18.
GuruFocus considers Computershare to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CPU:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 284.28% (near median its 10-year median of 287.51)
GF Value™: A$30.18 vs. price of A$36.88 (22.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 717.8% above the Capital Markets median (#144 of 675)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CPU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in Australia in 1978, Computershare has grown via acquisitions to become the world's leading provider of issuer services. Employee share plans and communications services are commonly sold together with issuer services to corporations. The company also has a business services offering and a corporate trust business, alongside a small mortgage administration business that's due to be divested. Over the medium term, around half of group EBITDA is expected to be generated from interest income on client cash balances, or margin income, which is exposed to interest-rate movements.
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