Alfa Laval ABCHIX:ALFAS +1.98%92 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 66.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 68.95. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ALFAS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of kr475.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,060 Industrial Products companies, Alfa Laval AB ranks better than 94.22% 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. Alfa Laval AB's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 66.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alfa Laval AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ALFAs'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.26 Med: 68.95 Max: 101.74
Current: 75.59
During the past 13 years, Alfa Laval AB's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 101.74%. The lowest was 52.26%. And the median was 68.95%.
CHIX:ALFAs's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 94.22% of 3060
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.7
vs CHIX:ALFAs: 75.59
Alfa Laval AB's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 7.70% per year.
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAs) 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.
Alfa Laval AB ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval AB'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.
CHIX:ALFAS vs GEV, ETN, PH: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval AB'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 (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 66.51% mean?
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 66.51% 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 68.95. Over the past decade, Alfa Laval AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 52.26 to 101.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #177 out of 3060 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 66.51% is near median its 10-year median of 68.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.26 to a high of 101.74. The Industrial Products industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.70. Alfa Laval AB's value of 66.51% is 468.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #177 out of 3060 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #177 out of 3060 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Alfa Laval AB in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.70. Alfa Laval AB's value of 66.51% is 468.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Alfa Laval AB's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 52.26 to 101.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.95 vs. the industry median of 11.70, Alfa Laval AB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Industrial Products companies is 11.70, based on 3,060 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. Alfa Laval AB's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 66.51% is 468.5% 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Laval AB's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 66.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 68.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr475.35, compared to a current price of kr576.30 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 66.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 68.95 and 468.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.70. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 66.51% 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr576.30 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr475.35.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALFAS:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 66.51% (near median its 10-year median of 68.95)
GF Value™: kr475.35 vs. price of kr576.30 (21.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 468.5% above the Industrial Products median (#177 of 3060)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ALFAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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