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Otto EnergyASX:OEL -14.29% ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.13% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Oil & Gas companies, Otto Energy ranks better than 93.29% 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. Otto Energy's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Otto Energy's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:OEL'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -448.37 Med: -4.45 Max: 62.59
Current: 53.84
During the past 13 years, Otto Energy's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 62.59%. The lowest was -448.37%. And the median was -4.45%.
ASX:OEL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 93.29% of 998
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 8.56
vs ASX:OEL: 53.84
Otto Energy's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Otto Energy (ASX:OEL) 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.
Otto Energy ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Otto Energy'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:OEL vs COP, EOG, FANG: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Otto Energy'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.
Otto Energy ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Otto Energy's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Otto Energy'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 21.13% mean?
Otto Energy (ASX:OEL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.13% 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 Otto Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Otto Energy ranks #67 out of 998 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Otto Energy's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Otto Energy's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.13%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.56. Otto Energy's value of 21.13% is 146.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Otto Energy ranks #67 out of 998 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Otto Energy's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Otto Energy ranks #67 out of 998 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Otto Energy in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.56. Otto Energy's value of 21.13% is 146.8% above this benchmark. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Oil & Gas companies is 8.56, based on 998 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. Otto Energy's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.13% is 146.8% 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 Otto Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Otto Energy's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Otto Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otto Energy (ASX:OEL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.01, compared to a current price of A$0.01 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.13% and 146.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 8.56. 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 Otto Energy (ASX:OEL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.13% 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.
Otto Energy Ltd is an oil and gas exploration and production company on the US Gulf Coast. Its projects include South Marsh Island 71, Lightning Field, Green Canyon 21, Eaves Field, Mosquito Bay West, and Oyster Bayou South.
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