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Cirrus LogicCRUS +1.90%80 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 60.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 57.11. GuruFocus rates CRUS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $116.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,027 Semiconductors companies, Cirrus Logic ranks better than 88.9% 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. Cirrus Logic's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cirrus Logic's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CRUS'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.35 Med: 57.11 Max: 96.52
Current: 68.53
During the past 13 years, Cirrus Logic's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 96.52%. The lowest was 23.35%. And the median was 57.11%.
CRUS's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 88.9% of 1027
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 8.36
vs CRUS: 68.53
Cirrus Logic's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 2.80% 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.
Cirrus Logic ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Cirrus Logic ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cirrus Logic'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.
CRUS vs MXL, SLAB, VSH: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Cirrus Logic'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.
Cirrus Logic ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Cirrus Logic's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cirrus Logic'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 four times the quarterly (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 60.43% mean?
Cirrus Logic (CRUS) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 60.43% 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 Cirrus Logic and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.11. Over the past decade, Cirrus Logic's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 23.35 to 96.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Cirrus Logic ranks #114 out of 1027 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Cirrus Logic's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Cirrus Logic's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 60.43% is near median its 10-year median of 57.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.35 to a high of 96.52. The Semiconductors industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.36. Cirrus Logic's value of 60.43% is 622.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cirrus Logic ranks #114 out of 1027 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cirrus Logic has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cirrus Logic's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MXL and SLAB?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Cirrus Logic ranks #114 out of 1027 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Cirrus Logic in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.36. Cirrus Logic's value of 60.43% is 622.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Cirrus Logic's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 23.35 to 96.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.11 vs. the industry median of 8.36, Cirrus Logic 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Semiconductors companies is 8.36, based on 1,027 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. Cirrus Logic's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 60.43% is 622.8% 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 Cirrus Logic and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cirrus Logic's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 60.43%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cirrus Logic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cirrus Logic (CRUS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $116.95, compared to a current price of $136.13 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 60.43%, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.11 and 622.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 8.36. Cirrus Logic's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cirrus Logic (CRUS), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 60.43% 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 Cirrus Logic (CRUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cirrus Logic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $136.13 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $116.95.
GuruFocus considers Cirrus Logic to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CRUS:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 60.43% (near median its 10-year median of 57.11)
GF Value™: $116.95 vs. price of $136.13 (16.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 622.8% above the Semiconductors median (#114 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CRUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cirrus Logic Inc is a supplier of low-power, low-latency, high-precision audio components that are used in a variety of applications, including smartphones, PCs, tablets, AR/VR headsets, wearables, home theater systems, automotive entertainment systems, and professional audio systems. The firm's products are organized into two streams: audio products and HPMS Products. These products include amplifiers, codecs, smart codecs, analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, and standalone digital signal processors, Camera controllers, haptics and sensing solutions, and battery and power ICs. Roughly half of the firm's revenue is generated in China, with the rest coming from the United States, India, South Korea, and countries across the world.
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