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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. Wilson Sons's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 27.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wilson Sons's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:PORT3'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.26 Med: 13.3 Max: 24.73
Current: 24.73
During the past 7 years, Wilson Sons's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 24.73%. The lowest was 10.26%. And the median was 13.30%.
BSP:PORT3's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 11.76
vs BSP:PORT3: 24.73
Wilson Sons's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 15.50% per year.
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) 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.
Wilson Sons ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wilson Sons'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.
Wilson Sons ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Wilson Sons'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.
Wilson Sons ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wilson Sons's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilson Sons'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 four times the quarterly (Sep. 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 27.53% mean?
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 27.53% as of Sep. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Wilson Sons and its competitors. This is 107% above median its historical median of 13.30. Over the past decade, Wilson Sons' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 10.26 to 24.73.
Is Wilson Sons' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Wilson Sons' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 27.53% is 107% above median its 10-year median of 13.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.26 to a high of 24.73. The Transportation industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.76. Wilson Sons' value of 27.53% is 134.1% above this industry median. Overall, Wilson Sons has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Sons' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
Wilson Sons' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 27.53% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.76. Wilson Sons' value of 27.53% is 134.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Wilson Sons' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 10.26 to 24.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.30 vs. the industry median of 11.76, Wilson Sons 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 Transportation company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Transportation companies is 11.76, 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. Wilson Sons's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 27.53% is 134.1% 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 Wilson Sons and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wilson Sons's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 27.53%, which is 107% above median its own 10-year median of 13.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Sons stock overvalued right now?
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 27.53%. The stock's GF Value™ is R$16.86, compared to a current price of R$18.76 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 27.53%, which is 107% above median its 10-year median of 13.30 and 134.1% above the Transportation industry median of 11.76. Wilson Sons' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 27.53% as of Sep. 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Sons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$18.76 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$16.86.
Key valuation signals for BSP:PORT3:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 27.53% (107% above median its 10-year median of 13.30)
GF Value™: R$16.86 vs. price of R$18.76 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 134.1% above the Transportation median
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PORT3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilson Sons SA is an integrated port and maritime logistics operator in Brazil. The portfolio includes specialized solutions in port terminals, maritime towage, logistics, maritime agency, and support for exploration and development of the oil and gas and naval industries. Its customers include ship owners, importers and exporters, companies in the oil and gas industry, as well as other participants in various sectors of the economy. The company's business units include Rio Grande Container Terminal, Salvador Container Terminal, Santo Andre Logistics Centre, Tugboats, Shipping Agency, Shipyards, Offshore Support Bases, and Offshore Support Vessels.
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