FBGL (FBS Global) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -122.90% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is FBS Global ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

FBS Global FBGL -2.61% 32 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -122.90% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FBGL with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,782 Construction companies, FBS Global ranks worse than 91.13% 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. FBS Global's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -122.90%.

The historical rank and industry rank for FBS Global's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

FBGL' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.02   Med: -6.95   Max: 56.54
Current: -52.58

During the past 6 years, FBS Global's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 56.54%. The lowest was -53.02%. And the median was -6.95%.

FBGL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
91.13% of 1782 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 19.6 vs FBGL: -52.58

FBS Global's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


FBS Global  (NAS:FBGL) 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.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


FBS Global ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


FBS Global ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FBS Global'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.

FBS Global ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

FBS Global Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 56.54 7.67 1.17 -19.49 -53.02

FBS Global Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.12 6.88 -41.15 12.76 -122.90

FBGL vs MSGY, MIMI, MGN: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, FBS Global'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.


FBS Global ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, FBS Global's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FBS Global's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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FBS Global 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:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

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.

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(3.104 + 0 + 0.094999999999999) - (6.804 + 1.87 + 0)
=-5.475

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(2.785 + 0 + 1.705) - (8.315 + 3.129 + -0.00099999999999945)
=-6.953

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of FBS Global for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-3.526/( ( (3.018 + max(-5.475, 0)) + (2.72 + max(-6.953, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-3.526/( ( 3.018 + 2.72 )/ 2 )
=-3.526/2.869
=-122.90 %

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 -122.90% mean?
FBS Global (FBGL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -122.90% 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 FBS Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FBS Global ranks #1624 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is FBS Global's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
FBS Global's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -122.90%. Based on the distribution chart, FBS Global ranks #1624 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FBS Global has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FBS Global's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MSGY and MIMI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, FBS Global ranks #1624 out of 1782 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places FBS Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60. 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 Construction company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Construction companies is 19.60, based on 1,782 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 FBS Global and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FBS Global's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -122.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FBS Global stock overvalued right now?
FBS Global (FBGL) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -122.90%. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -122.90%. FBS Global's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 3 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 FBS Global (FBGL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -122.90% 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.

FBS Global Business Description

Address 74 Tagore Lane, No. 02-00 Sindo Industrial Estate, Singapore, SGP, 787498
FBS Global Ltd is a green building contractor and an established interior fit-out specialist in institutional, residential, commercial, and industrial building projects. As a green contractor focused on environmentally sound practices, the company aims to bid tenders for green building projects, use green construction methods and green materials for construction projects, including design, supply, and installation of ceilings, partitions, timber deck, carpet, acoustic wall paneling, built-in furniture, as well as mechanical and electrical services of a building. The company's revenue is derived mainly from the construction contracts and sales of construction materials.
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