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Smiths NewsCHIX:SNWSL 54 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 91.60% as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 92.42. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SNWSL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Media - Diversified companies, Smiths News ranks better than 86.35% 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. Smiths News's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 91.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smiths News's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SNWSl'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -76.15 Med: 92.42 Max: 144.06
Current: 99.49
During the past 13 years, Smiths News's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 144.06%. The lowest was -76.15%. And the median was 92.42%.
CHIX:SNWSl's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 86.35% of 1018
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 9.685
vs CHIX:SNWSl: 99.49
Smiths News's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 5.80% 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.
Smiths News ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smiths News'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:SNWSL vs NYT, WLY: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Smiths News'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.
Smiths News ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Smiths News's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths News'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 (Feb. 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 91.60% mean?
Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 91.60% as of Feb. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Smiths News and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 92.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #139 out of 1018 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Smiths News' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Smiths News' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 91.60% is near median its 10-year median of 92.42. The Media - Diversified industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.69. Smiths News' value of 91.60% is 845.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #139 out of 1018 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smiths News has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths News' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #139 out of 1018 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Smiths News in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.69. Smiths News' value of 91.60% is 845.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 92.42 vs. the industry median of 9.69, Smiths News 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. Smiths News's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 91.60% is 845.8% 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 Smiths News 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. Smiths News's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 91.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 92.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smiths News stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.54, compared to a current price of £0.68 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 91.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 92.42 and 845.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 9.69. Smiths News' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 91.60% as of Feb. 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.68 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.54.
GuruFocus considers Smiths News to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SNWSL:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 91.60% (near median its 10-year median of 92.42)
GF Value™: £0.54 vs. price of £0.68 (25.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 845.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#139 of 1018)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SNWSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smiths News PLC is a UK wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, providing nationwide early-morning distribution and logistics services. The company supplies newspapers, magazines, and related products to a wide network of retail outlets, supported by integrated services such as warehousing, pick-and-pack, returns collection, recycling, invoicing, and market insight. Operating through a hub-and-spoke distribution network across England and Wales, Smiths News delivers seven days a week, reaching locations from urban centres to remote rural communities, and also offers recycling and waste management solutions through its dedicated recycling operations.
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