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Cellcom IsraelCELJF -10.14%57 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 16.30. GuruFocus rates CELJF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Telecommunication Services companies, Cellcom Israel ranks better than 78.51% 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. Cellcom Israel's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cellcom Israel's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CELJF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.62 Med: 16.3 Max: 39.14
Current: 39.14
During the past 13 years, Cellcom Israel's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 39.14%. The lowest was -2.62%. And the median was 16.30%.
CELJF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 78.51% of 363
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 14.98
vs CELJF: 39.14
Cellcom Israel's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Cellcom Israel (OTCPK:CELJF) 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.
Cellcom Israel ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Cellcom Israel ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cellcom Israel'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.
CELJF vs TMUS, VZ, T: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cellcom Israel'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.
Cellcom Israel ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cellcom Israel's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cellcom Israel's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Cellcom Israel 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 22.51% mean?
Cellcom Israel (CELJF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.51% 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 Cellcom Israel and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 16.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Cellcom Israel ranks #78 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Cellcom Israel's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Cellcom Israel's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.51% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 16.30. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.98. Cellcom Israel's value of 22.51% is 50.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cellcom Israel ranks #78 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cellcom Israel has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cellcom Israel's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cellcom Israel ranks #78 out of 363 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Cellcom Israel in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.98. Cellcom Israel's value of 22.51% is 50.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.30 vs. the industry median of 14.98, Cellcom Israel 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.98, based on 363 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. Cellcom Israel's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.51% is 50.3% 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 Cellcom Israel and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cellcom Israel's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.51%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 16.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cellcom Israel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cellcom Israel (CELJF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.12, compared to a current price of $10.01 — trading 95.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.51%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 16.30 and 50.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 14.98. Cellcom Israel's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Cellcom Israel (CELJF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.51% 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 Cellcom Israel (CELJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cellcom Israel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.01 is trading 95.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.12.
GuruFocus considers Cellcom Israel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CELJF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 22.51% (38% above median its 10-year median of 16.30)
GF Value™: $5.12 vs. price of $10.01 (95.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#78 of 363)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CELJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cellcom Israel Ltd is an Israeli communications group that provides a wide variety of communication services in Israel. Additionally, it also provides electricity supply services to private and business customers. The group's operating segments are: Cellular Communications, Fixed Line Communications, and Electricity Supply. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Cellular Communications segment, which provides cellular communications services in Israel, on several networks deployed across the country, which include calls, text messages (SMS, MMS), internet access, and transfer of data over the internet and other associated equipment and services. In addition, the group provides overseas roaming services to its customers and to customers of foreign operators visiting Israel.
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