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Energy ActionASX:EAX 34 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.16% as of Jun. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 37.74. GuruFocus rates ASX:EAX with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,078 Business Services companies, Energy Action ranks better than 52.41% 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. Energy Action's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Energy Action's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:EAX'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -463.21 Med: 37.74 Max: 109.75
Current: 24.9
During the past 13 years, Energy Action's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 109.75%. The lowest was -463.21%. And the median was 37.74%.
ASX:EAX's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 52.41% of 1078
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 21.735
vs ASX:EAX: 24.90
Energy Action's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Energy Action (ASX:EAX) 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.
Energy Action ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Energy Action ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Energy Action'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:EAX vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Energy Action'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.
Energy Action ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Energy Action's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Energy Action'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 (Jun. 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 2.16% mean?
Energy Action (ASX:EAX) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 2.16% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Energy Action and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 37.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Action ranks #513 out of 1078 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Energy Action's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Energy Action's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 2.16% is 94% below median its 10-year median of 37.74. The Business Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.74. Energy Action's value of 2.16% is 90.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Action ranks #513 out of 1078 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Energy Action has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Action's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Energy Action ranks #513 out of 1078 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Energy Action in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.74. Energy Action's value of 2.16% is 90.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 37.74 vs. the industry median of 21.74, Energy Action has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 21.74, based on 1,078 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. Energy Action's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 2.16% is 90.1% below 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 Energy Action and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Energy Action's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.16%, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 37.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energy Action stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Action (ASX:EAX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.31, compared to a current price of A$0.39 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.16%, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 37.74 and 90.1% below the Business Services industry median of 21.74. Energy Action's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Energy Action (ASX:EAX), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.16% as of Jun. 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 Energy Action (ASX:EAX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Action stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.39 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.31.
GuruFocus considers Energy Action to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:EAX:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 2.16% (94% below median its 10-year median of 37.74)
GF Value™: A$0.31 vs. price of A$0.39 (24.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.1% below the Business Services median (#513 of 1078)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:EAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Energy Action Ltd is engaged in providing integrated energy management services to a diverse base of commercial, industrial, and small and medium-sized business customers. It offers electricity and gas procurement services in Australia. The company's core services include Procurement, Energy Managed Services, Retail Services, and Other. The company has one operating segment, which provides electricity and gas procurement services, energy management, and retail billing services in Australia. The company provides various services such as Energy Buying, Energy Management, and Embedded Networks. It derives a majority of its revenues from Energy procurement.
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