COSCO SHIPPING PortsCSPKY -12.22%66 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.02% as of Dec. 2025, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 12.88. GuruFocus rates CSPKY with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Transportation companies, COSCO SHIPPING Ports ranks worse than 52.46% 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. COSCO SHIPPING Ports's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for COSCO SHIPPING Ports's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CSPKY'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.75 Med: 12.88 Max: 23.94
Current: 11.19
During the past 13 years, COSCO SHIPPING Ports's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 23.94%. The lowest was 8.75%. And the median was 12.88%.
CSPKY's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 52.46% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 11.75
vs CSPKY: 11.19
COSCO SHIPPING Ports's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -2.00% 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.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
COSCO SHIPPING Ports ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for COSCO SHIPPING Ports'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, COSCO SHIPPING Ports'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.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, COSCO SHIPPING Ports's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where COSCO SHIPPING Ports'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 (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 8.02% mean?
COSCO SHIPPING Ports (CSPKY) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.02% 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 COSCO SHIPPING Ports and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 12.88. Over the past decade, COSCO SHIPPING Ports' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 8.75 to 23.94. According to the industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Ports ranks #523 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Ports' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
COSCO SHIPPING Ports' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.02% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 12.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.75 to a high of 23.94. The Transportation industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.75. COSCO SHIPPING Ports' value of 8.02% is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Ports ranks #523 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, COSCO SHIPPING Ports has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO SHIPPING Ports' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Ports ranks #523 out of 997 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places COSCO SHIPPING Ports in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.75. COSCO SHIPPING Ports' value of 8.02% is 31.7% below this benchmark. Historically, COSCO SHIPPING Ports' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 8.75 to 23.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.88 vs. the industry median of 11.75, COSCO SHIPPING Ports has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Transportation companies is 11.75, based on 997 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. COSCO SHIPPING Ports's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.02% is 31.7% below 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 COSCO SHIPPING Ports and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. COSCO SHIPPING Ports's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.02%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 12.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Ports stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Ports (CSPKY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.08, compared to a current price of $5.46 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.02%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 12.88 and 31.7% below the Transportation industry median of 11.75. COSCO SHIPPING Ports' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 COSCO SHIPPING Ports (CSPKY), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.02% 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 COSCO SHIPPING Ports (CSPKY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Ports stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.46 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.08.
GuruFocus considers COSCO SHIPPING Ports to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CSPKY:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.02% (38% below median its 10-year median of 12.88)
GF Value™: $7.08 vs. price of $5.46 (22.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.7% below the Transportation median (#523 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSPKY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd is a port operator and investor in China. The company's segment includes Terminals and related businesses and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Terminals and related businesses segment. The company's geographical presence is in Mainland China (excluding Hong Kong), Europe, and Others.
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