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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. Central China Real Estate's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -33.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central China Real Estate's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CNLLF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -65.85 Med: 44.8 Max: 108.97
Current: -25.19
During the past 13 years, Central China Real Estate's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 108.97%. The lowest was -65.85%. And the median was 44.80%.
CNLLF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 86.96% of 1749
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.88
vs CNLLF: -25.19
Central China Real Estate's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Central China Real Estate (OTCPK:CNLLF) 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.
Central China Real Estate ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Central China Real Estate ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central China Real Estate'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.
Central China Real Estate ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
Central China Real Estate ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Central China Real Estate'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.
Central China Real Estate ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Central China Real Estate's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central China Real Estate's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Central China Real Estate 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 (Dec. 2025) 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 -33.18% mean?
Central China Real Estate (CNLLF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -33.18% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Central China Real Estate and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central China Real Estate ranks #1521 out of 1749 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is Central China Real Estate's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Central China Real Estate's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -33.18%. Based on the distribution chart, Central China Real Estate ranks #1521 out of 1749 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Central China Real Estate has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central China Real Estate's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Central China Real Estate ranks #1521 out of 1749 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Central China Real Estate in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.88. 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Real Estate companies is 12.88, based on 1,749 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. 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 Central China Real Estate and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central China Real Estate's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -33.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central China Real Estate stock overvalued right now?
Central China Real Estate (CNLLF) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -33.18%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.02, compared to a current price of $0.01 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -33.18%. Central China Real Estate's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 6 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 Central China Real Estate (CNLLF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -33.18% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Central China Real Estate (CNLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China Real Estate stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.01 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.02.
Key valuation signals for CNLLF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -33.18%
GF Value™: $0.02 vs. price of $0.01 (43% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CNLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central China Real Estate Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company principally engaged in property development, property leasing and hotel operations. The company's main businesses include the development of property projects for sales and rental, as well as hotel operations. Its properties include Zhengzhou Tianzhu, Zhengzhou Triumph Plaza, Pingdingshan Eighteen Cities, and Jiaozuo Xiuwu Forest Peninsula, among others. Its hotels include Le Meridien Zhengzhou, Aloft Zhengzhou Shangjie, and Holiday Inn Nanyang, among others. The Company is also involved in the businesses of cultural tourism projects and light-asset model projects. The Company mainly operates businesses in Henan, China.
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