Del MonteFDP +2.96%74 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 6.49. GuruFocus rates FDP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,971 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Del Monte ranks worse than 64.99% 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. Del Monte's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Del Monte's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FDP'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24 Med: 6.49 Max: 13.49
Current: 6.34
During the past 13 years, Del Monte's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 13.49%. The lowest was 1.24%. And the median was 6.49%.
FDP's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 64.99% of 1971
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs FDP: 6.34
Del Monte's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 13.20% per year.
Del Monte (NYSE:FDP) 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.
The historical data trend for Del Monte'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.
FDP vs AGRO, DOLE, VITL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Del Monte'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.
Del Monte ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Del Monte's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Del Monte'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 4.21% mean?
Del Monte (FDP) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.21% 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 Del Monte and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 6.49. Over the past decade, Del Monte's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.24 to 13.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #1281 out of 1971 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Del Monte's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Del Monte's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.21% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 6.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 13.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Del Monte's value of 4.21% is 64.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #1281 out of 1971 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Del Monte has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Del Monte's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to AGRO and DOLE?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #1281 out of 1971 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Del Monte in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Del Monte's value of 4.21% is 64.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Del Monte's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.24 to 13.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.49 vs. the industry median of 11.99, Del Monte 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.99, based on 1,971 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. Del Monte's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.21% is 64.9% 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 Del Monte and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Del Monte's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.21%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 6.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Del Monte stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte (FDP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.08, compared to a current price of $29.22 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.21%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 6.49 and 64.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.99. Del Monte's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Del Monte (FDP), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.21% 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 Del Monte (FDP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.22 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.08.
GuruFocus considers Del Monte to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FDP:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 4.21% (35% below median its 10-year median of 6.49)
GF Value™: $30.08 vs. price of $29.22 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1281 of 1971)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FDP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Del Monte Corp is a producer, marketer, and distributor of fresh, packaged, value-added, and canned food products. Its products are sold in multiple countries and are marketed under the DEL MONTE brand and other brands.
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