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Universal Store HoldingsASX:UNI -3.07%66 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 85.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 56.52. GuruFocus rates ASX:UNI with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of A$8.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,125 Retail - Cyclical companies, Universal Store Holdings ranks better than 90.49% 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. Universal Store Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 85.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Store Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:UNI'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.82 Med: 56.52 Max: 64.98
Current: 62.06
During the past 6 years, Universal Store Holdings's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 64.98%. The lowest was 43.82%. And the median was 56.52%.
ASX:UNI's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 90.49% of 1125
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 11.57
vs ASX:UNI: 62.06
Universal Store Holdings's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) 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.
Universal Store Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Universal Store Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Store Holdings'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.
Universal Store Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
ASX:UNI vs TJX, ROST, BURL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Universal Store Holdings'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.
Universal Store Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Universal Store Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Store Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Universal Store Holdings 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 85.80% mean?
Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 85.80% 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 Universal Store Holdings and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 56.52. Over the past decade, Universal Store Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 43.82 to 64.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Store Holdings ranks #107 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Universal Store Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Universal Store Holdings' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 85.80% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 56.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.82 to a high of 64.98. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.57. Universal Store Holdings' value of 85.80% is 641.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Store Holdings ranks #107 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Store Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Store Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Universal Store Holdings ranks #107 out of 1125 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Universal Store Holdings in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.57. Universal Store Holdings' value of 85.80% is 641.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Store Holdings' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 43.82 to 64.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.52 vs. the industry median of 11.57, Universal Store Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 11.57, based on 1,125 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. Universal Store Holdings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 85.80% is 641.6% 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 Universal Store Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Store Holdings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 85.80%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 56.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Store Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$8.08, compared to a current price of A$7.27 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 85.80%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 56.52 and 641.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 11.57. Universal Store Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 85.80% 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 Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Store Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$7.27 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$8.08.
GuruFocus considers Universal Store Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:UNI:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 85.80% (52% above median its 10-year median of 56.52)
GF Value™: A$8.08 vs. price of A$7.27 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 641.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#107 of 1125)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:UNI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Store Holdings Ltd is a specialty retailer of youth casual apparel. It offers casual apparel, footwear, and accessories to the customers. The company brand portfolio includes Champion, Perfect Stranger, Tommy Jeans, Kiss Chacey, Thrills, Barney Cools, and others. The company has two reportable segments namely, Universal store, and CTC. The majority of revenue is generated from the Universal store.
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