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Victorian Plumbing GroupCHIX:VICL 41 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 27.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 199.10. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VICL with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Victorian Plumbing Group ranks better than 75.44% 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. Victorian Plumbing Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Victorian Plumbing Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:VICl'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.02 Med: 199.1 Max: 444.44
Current: 28.62
During the past 8 years, Victorian Plumbing Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 444.44%. The lowest was 27.02%. And the median was 199.10%.
CHIX:VICl's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 75.44% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 11.6
vs CHIX:VICl: 28.62
Victorian Plumbing Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -43.60% per year.
Victorian Plumbing Group (CHIX:VICl) 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.
Victorian Plumbing Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Victorian Plumbing Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Victorian Plumbing 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.
Victorian Plumbing Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
CHIX:VICL vs HD, LOW, FND: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Victorian Plumbing 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.
Victorian Plumbing Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Victorian Plumbing Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Victorian Plumbing Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Victorian Plumbing 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 27.99% mean?
Victorian Plumbing Group (CHIX:VICL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 27.99% 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 Victorian Plumbing Group and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 199.10. Over the past decade, Victorian Plumbing Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 27.02 to 444.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Victorian Plumbing Group ranks #277 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Victorian Plumbing Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Victorian Plumbing Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 27.99% is 86% below median its 10-year median of 199.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.02 to a high of 444.44. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.60. Victorian Plumbing Group's value of 27.99% is 141.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Victorian Plumbing Group ranks #277 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Victorian Plumbing Group has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Victorian Plumbing Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Victorian Plumbing Group ranks #277 out of 1128 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Victorian Plumbing Group in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.60. Victorian Plumbing Group's value of 27.99% is 141.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Victorian Plumbing Group's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 27.02 to 444.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 199.10 vs. the industry median of 11.60, Victorian Plumbing 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 11.60, based on 1,128 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. Victorian Plumbing Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 27.99% is 141.3% 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 Victorian Plumbing Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Victorian Plumbing Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 27.99%, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 199.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Victorian Plumbing Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Victorian Plumbing Group (CHIX:VICL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.90, compared to a current price of £0.77 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 27.99%, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 199.10 and 141.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 11.60. Victorian Plumbing Group's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Victorian Plumbing Group (CHIX:VICL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 27.99% 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 Victorian Plumbing Group (CHIX:VICL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Victorian Plumbing Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.77 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.90.
GuruFocus considers Victorian Plumbing Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:VICL:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 27.99% (86% below median its 10-year median of 199.10)
GF Value™: £0.90 vs. price of £0.77 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 141.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#277 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:VICL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Victorian Plumbing Group PLC is an online retailer of bathroom products and accessories, offering a one-stop-shop solution for the entire bathroom. It offers a wide varities of products to business to customer and trade customers, with more than 125 brands across a wide spectrum of price points and it also design and develops exclusive new products in-house.
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