Applied NutritionCHIX:APNL +2.20%27 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 100.72% as of Jan. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 95.02. GuruFocus rates CHIX:APNL with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,969 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Applied Nutrition ranks better than 95.53% 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. Applied Nutrition's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 100.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Nutrition's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:APNl'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 83.38 Med: 95.02 Max: 121.7
Current: 97.67
During the past 4 years, Applied Nutrition's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 121.70%. The lowest was 83.38%. And the median was 95.02%.
CHIX:APNl's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 95.53% of 1969
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs CHIX:APNl: 97.67
Applied Nutrition's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
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.
Applied Nutrition ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Applied Nutrition ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Nutrition'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:APNL vs KHC, GIS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Applied Nutrition's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Nutrition'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 two times the semi-annual (Jan. 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 100.72% mean?
Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 100.72% as of Jan. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Applied Nutrition and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 95.02. Over the past decade, Applied Nutrition's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 83.38 to 121.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #88 out of 1969 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Applied Nutrition's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Applied Nutrition's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 100.72% is near median its 10-year median of 95.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.38 to a high of 121.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Applied Nutrition's value of 100.72% is 740% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #88 out of 1969 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Nutrition has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Nutrition's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #88 out of 1969 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Applied Nutrition in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Applied Nutrition's value of 100.72% is 740% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Nutrition's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 83.38 to 121.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.02 vs. the industry median of 11.99, Applied Nutrition 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.99, based on 1,969 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. Applied Nutrition's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 100.72% is 740% 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 Applied Nutrition and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Nutrition's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 100.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 95.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Nutrition stock overvalued right now?
Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 100.72%. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 100.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 95.02 and 740% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.99. Applied Nutrition's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 100.72% as of Jan. 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.
Applied Nutrition PLC is a Sports and Active nutrition brand. It formulates and creates nutrition supplements for professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, the gym lifestyle community, and people looking to supplement their diet with quality health, well-being, and beauty nutrition. Its products are Protein, Pre-workout, Clothing and Accessories, and others.
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