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Hollywood Bowl GroupCHIX:BOWLL +1.12%93 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 26.43. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BOWLL with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 845 Travel & Leisure companies, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks better than 65.92% 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. Hollywood Bowl Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hollywood Bowl Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BOWLl'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.25 Med: 26.43 Max: 64.7
Current: 19.26
During the past 13 years, Hollywood Bowl Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 64.70%. The lowest was 5.25%. And the median was 26.43%.
CHIX:BOWLl's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 65.92% of 845
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 10.04
vs CHIX:BOWLl: 19.26
Hollywood Bowl Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 27.30% per year.
Hollywood Bowl Group (CHIX:BOWLl) 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.
Hollywood Bowl Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Hollywood Bowl Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hollywood Bowl Group'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.
Hollywood Bowl Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
CHIX:BOWLL vs AS, HAS, LTH: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Hollywood Bowl Group'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.
Hollywood Bowl Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hollywood Bowl Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hollywood Bowl Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Hollywood Bowl Group 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 22.63% mean?
Hollywood Bowl Group (CHIX:BOWLL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.63% 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 Hollywood Bowl Group and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 26.43. Over the past decade, Hollywood Bowl Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.25 to 64.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #288 out of 845 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Hollywood Bowl Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Hollywood Bowl Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.63% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 26.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.25 to a high of 64.70. The Travel & Leisure industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.04. Hollywood Bowl Group's value of 22.63% is 125.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #288 out of 845 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hollywood Bowl Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hollywood Bowl Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #288 out of 845 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Hollywood Bowl Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.04. Hollywood Bowl Group's value of 22.63% is 125.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hollywood Bowl Group's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.25 to 64.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.43 vs. the industry median of 10.04, Hollywood Bowl Group 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Travel & Leisure companies is 10.04, based on 845 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. Hollywood Bowl Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.63% is 125.4% 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 Hollywood Bowl Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hollywood Bowl Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.63%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 26.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hollywood Bowl Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hollywood Bowl Group (CHIX:BOWLL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.34, compared to a current price of £2.92 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.63%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 26.43 and 125.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 10.04. Hollywood Bowl Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Hollywood Bowl Group (CHIX:BOWLL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.63% 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 Hollywood Bowl Group (CHIX:BOWLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hollywood Bowl Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.92 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.34.
GuruFocus considers Hollywood Bowl Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BOWLL:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 22.63% (14% below median its 10-year median of 26.43)
GF Value™: £3.34 vs. price of £2.92 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 125.4% above the Travel & Leisure median (#288 of 845)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BOWLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC is principally engaged in operating ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres, supplying and installing bowling equipment, and developing new centres and related activities. The company operates brands including Hollywood Bowl, Splitsville, and Puttstars, with activities focused on leisure and entertainment venues offering bowling and mini-golf. It has two operating segments: i) the provision of ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres in the United Kingdom, and ii) the provision of ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres and the installation of bowling equipment in Canada. The majority of revenue is generated from the UK segment from the provision of activities like Bowling, Food and drink, Amusements and Others.
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