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CSW IndustrialsCSW +0.65%94 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 67.78% as of Jun. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 41.75. GuruFocus rates CSW with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $354.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,065 Industrial Products companies, CSW Industrials ranks better than 89.56% 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. CSW Industrials's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 67.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CSW Industrials's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CSW'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.97 Med: 41.75 Max: 50.86
Current: 50.86
During the past 13 years, CSW Industrials's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 50.86%. The lowest was 23.97%. And the median was 41.75%.
CSW's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 89.56% of 3065
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.8
vs CSW: 50.86
CSW Industrials's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 12.70% 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.
CSW Industrials ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
CSW Industrials ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CSW Industrials'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.
CSW vs FELE, SYM, XE: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, CSW Industrials'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.
CSW Industrials ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CSW Industrials's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSW Industrials'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 (Jun. 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 67.78% mean?
CSW Industrials (CSW) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 67.78% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on CSW Industrials and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 41.75. Over the past decade, CSW Industrials' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 23.97 to 50.86. According to the industry distribution chart, CSW Industrials ranks #320 out of 3065 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is CSW Industrials' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
CSW Industrials' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 67.78% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 41.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.97 to a high of 50.86. The Industrial Products industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.80. CSW Industrials' value of 67.78% is 474.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSW Industrials ranks #320 out of 3065 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CSW Industrials has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSW Industrials' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to FELE and SYM?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CSW Industrials ranks #320 out of 3065 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places CSW Industrials in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.80. CSW Industrials' value of 67.78% is 474.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CSW Industrials' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 23.97 to 50.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.75 vs. the industry median of 11.80, CSW Industrials 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Industrial Products companies is 11.80, based on 3,065 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. CSW Industrials's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 67.78% is 474.4% 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 CSW Industrials and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSW Industrials's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 67.78%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 41.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSW Industrials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSW Industrials (CSW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $354.31, compared to a current price of $345.15 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 67.78%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 41.75 and 474.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.80. CSW Industrials' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 CSW Industrials (CSW), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 67.78% as of Jun. 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 CSW Industrials (CSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSW Industrials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $345.15 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $354.31.
GuruFocus considers CSW Industrials to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CSW:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 67.78% (62% above median its 10-year median of 41.75)
GF Value™: $354.31 vs. price of $345.15 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 474.4% above the Industrial Products median (#320 of 3065)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CSW Industrials Inc is a diversified industrial growth company with well-established, scalable platforms & domain expertise across three segments: Contractor Solutions, Engineered Building Solutions, & Specialized Reliability Solutions. The company's Contractor Solutions segment involves manufacturing efficient & performance-enhancing products for residential & commercial HVAC/R & plumbing applications, which are designed for professional end-use customers. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Contractor Solutions segment in the U.S. markets. products include mechanical products for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, & refrigeration, plumbing products, grilles, registers, & diffusers, building safety solutions, & high-performance specialty lubricants & sealants.
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