Embark Early EducationASX:EVO -2.33%29 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.27% as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 16.07. GuruFocus rates ASX:EVO with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, Embark Early Education ranks worse than 52.47% 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. Embark Early Education's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Embark Early Education's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:EVO'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1381.69 Med: 16.07 Max: 426.76
Current: 16.84
During the past 10 years, Embark Early Education's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 426.76%. The lowest was -1381.69%. And the median was 16.07%.
ASX:EVO's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 52.47% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 18.32
vs ASX:EVO: 16.84
Embark Early Education's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) 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.
Embark Early Education ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Embark Early Education ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Embark Early Education'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.
Embark Early Education ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
ASX:EVO vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Embark Early Education'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.
Embark Early Education ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Embark Early Education's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Embark Early Education's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Embark Early Education 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:
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 10.27% mean?
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.27% 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 Embark Early Education and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 16.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #138 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Embark Early Education's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Embark Early Education's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.27% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 16.07. The Education industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.32. Embark Early Education's value of 10.27% is 43.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #138 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Embark Early Education has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Embark Early Education's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #138 out of 263 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Embark Early Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.32. Embark Early Education's value of 10.27% is 43.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.07 vs. the industry median of 18.32, Embark Early Education 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 an Education company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Education companies is 18.32, based on 263 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. Embark Early Education's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.27% is 43.9% 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 Embark Early Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Embark Early Education's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.27%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 16.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Embark Early Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.90, compared to a current price of A$0.42 — trading 53.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.27%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 16.07 and 43.9% below the Education industry median of 18.32. Embark Early Education's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 7 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 Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.27% 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 Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embark Early Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.42 is trading 53.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.90.
GuruFocus considers Embark Early Education to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:EVO:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 10.27% (36% below median its 10-year median of 16.07)
GF Value™: A$0.90 vs. price of A$0.42 (53.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.9% below the Education median (#138 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:EVO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Embark Early Education Ltd is a company that is engaged in the provision and management of an early childhood education service that gives parents and caregivers the option of which service suits their child's learning and care needs. The company is engaged in operation of childcare centres in Australia. The company owns and operates childcare centers. It has centers in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and South Australia.
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