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Popular FoundationsBOM:544259 +1.43%37 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 9.39. GuruFocus rates BOM:544259 with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,794 Construction companies, Popular Foundations ranks worse than 68.23% 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. Popular Foundations's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Popular Foundations's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544259'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.34 Med: 9.39 Max: 46.32
Current: 7.33
During the past 6 years, Popular Foundations's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 46.32%. The lowest was 5.34%. And the median was 9.39%.
BOM:544259's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 68.23% of 1794
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 19.455
vs BOM:544259: 7.33
Popular Foundations's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 32.20% per year.
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) 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.
Popular Foundations ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Popular Foundations ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Popular Foundations'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.
BOM:544259 vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Popular Foundations'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.
Popular Foundations ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Popular Foundations's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Popular Foundations's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Popular Foundations 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 (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 1.94% mean?
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.94% 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 Popular Foundations and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 9.39. Over the past decade, Popular Foundations' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.34 to 46.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #1224 out of 1794 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Popular Foundations' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Popular Foundations' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.94% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 9.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.34 to a high of 46.32. The Construction industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.46. Popular Foundations' value of 1.94% is 90% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #1224 out of 1794 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Popular Foundations has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Popular Foundations' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #1224 out of 1794 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Popular Foundations in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.46. Popular Foundations' value of 1.94% is 90% below this benchmark. Historically, Popular Foundations' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.34 to 46.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.39 vs. the industry median of 19.46, Popular Foundations 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 Construction company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Construction companies is 19.46, based on 1,794 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. Popular Foundations's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.94% is 90% 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 Popular Foundations and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Popular Foundations's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.94%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 9.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Popular Foundations stock overvalued right now?
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.94%. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.94%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 9.39 and 90% below the Construction industry median of 19.46. Popular Foundations' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Popular Foundations (BOM:544259), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.94% 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.
Popular Foundations Ltd is a company engaged in engineering and construction activities, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions within the construction sector. The company is recognized for its expertise in handling a diverse range of projects, including commercial buildings, hotels, factories, art centres, residential buildings, and educational institutions. It is committed to delivering quality construction services that meet the specific needs of its clients across various industries.
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