LBG MediaCHIX:LBGL 65 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 87.75. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LBGL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.48 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,018 Media - Diversified companies, LBG Media ranks better than 77.31% 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. LBG Media's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LBG Media's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:LBGl'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.18 Med: 87.75 Max: 192.74
Current: 53.18
During the past 7 years, LBG Media's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 192.74%. The lowest was 53.18%. And the median was 87.75%.
CHIX:LBGl's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 77.31% of 1018
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 9.685
vs CHIX:LBGl: 53.18
LBG Media's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 14.00% per year.
LBG Media (CHIX:LBGl) 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.
The historical data trend for LBG Media'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:LBGL vs NYT, WLY: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, LBG Media'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.
LBG Media ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, LBG Media's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LBG Media'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 (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 26.66% mean?
LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 26.66% 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 LBG Media and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 87.75. Over the past decade, LBG Media's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 53.18 to 192.74. According to the industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #231 out of 1018 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is LBG Media's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
LBG Media's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 26.66% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 87.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.18 to a high of 192.74. The Media - Diversified industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.69. LBG Media's value of 26.66% is 175.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #231 out of 1018 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LBG Media has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LBG Media's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #231 out of 1018 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places LBG Media in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.69. LBG Media's value of 26.66% is 175.3% above this benchmark. Historically, LBG Media's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 53.18 to 192.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.75 vs. the industry median of 9.69, LBG Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Media - Diversified companies is 9.69, based on 1,018 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. LBG Media's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 26.66% is 175.3% 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 LBG Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LBG Media's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.66%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 87.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LBG Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.48, compared to a current price of £0.32 — trading 78.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.66%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 87.75 and 175.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 9.69. LBG Media's overall GF Score™ is 65/100. 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 LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.66% 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 LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.32 is trading 78.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.48.
GuruFocus considers LBG Media to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:LBGL:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 26.66% (70% below median its 10-year median of 87.75)
GF Value™: £1.48 vs. price of £0.32 (78.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 175.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#231 of 1018)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:LBGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LBG Media PLC is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an online media publisher. The company produces and distributes digital content across a range of mediums including video, editorial, image, audio, and experience. It principally operates from its London and Manchester offices in the United Kingdom, with smaller operations in select geographies including Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
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