American VanguardAVD +0.75%56 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 11.76. GuruFocus rates AVD with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Agriculture companies, American Vanguard ranks worse than 85.99% 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. American Vanguard's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Vanguard's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
AVD'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.47 Med: 11.76 Max: 21.1
Current: -10.86
During the past 13 years, American Vanguard's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 21.10%. The lowest was -42.47%. And the median was 11.76%.
AVD's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 85.99% of 257
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 10.96
vs AVD: -10.86
American Vanguard's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) 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.
American Vanguard ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
American Vanguard ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Vanguard'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.
AVD vs VRDR, BIOX, GNVR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, American Vanguard'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.
American Vanguard ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, American Vanguard's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Vanguard's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
American Vanguard 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 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 1.84% mean?
American Vanguard (AVD) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.84% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on American Vanguard and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 11.76. According to the industry distribution chart, American Vanguard ranks #221 out of 257 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is American Vanguard's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
American Vanguard's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.84% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 11.76. The Agriculture industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.96. American Vanguard's value of 1.84% is 83.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Vanguard ranks #221 out of 257 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Vanguard has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Vanguard's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to VRDR and BIOX?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, American Vanguard ranks #221 out of 257 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places American Vanguard in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.96. American Vanguard's value of 1.84% is 83.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.76 vs. the industry median of 10.96, American Vanguard 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 Agriculture company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Agriculture companies is 10.96, based on 257 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. American Vanguard's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.84% is 83.2% 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 American Vanguard and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Vanguard's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.84%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 11.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Vanguard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Vanguard (AVD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.40, compared to a current price of $2.70 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.84%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 11.76 and 83.2% below the Agriculture industry median of 10.96. American Vanguard's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 American Vanguard (AVD), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.84% as of Mar. 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 American Vanguard (AVD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Vanguard stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.70 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.40.
GuruFocus considers American Vanguard to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AVD:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 1.84% (84% below median its 10-year median of 11.76)
GF Value™: $5.40 vs. price of $2.70 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.2% below the Agriculture median (#221 of 257)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Vanguard Corp is a United States-based diversified specialty and agricultural products company. The company is a manufacturer of specialty solutions that develops and markets safe synthetic, biological, and biorational products for agricultural, commercial, and consumer uses. These chemicals include insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, molluscicides, growth regulators, and soil fumigants, which are marketed in liquid, powder, and granular forms.
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