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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. Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -3.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FEDU'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -75.34 Med: 0.05 Max: 1294.08
Current: 4.19
During the past 11 years, Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 1294.08%. The lowest was -75.34%. And the median was 0.05%.
FEDU's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 69.2% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 18.32
vs FEDU: 4.19
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) (NYSE:FEDU) 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.
* 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.
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
FEDU vs LMMY, GNS, EDTK: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'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.
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) 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:
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 two times the semi-annual (Feb. 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 -3.13% mean?
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) (FEDU) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -3.13% as of Feb. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Four Seasons Education (Cayman) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Four Seasons Education (Cayman) ranks #182 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -3.13%. Based on the distribution chart, Four Seasons Education (Cayman) ranks #182 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Four Seasons Education (Cayman) has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to LMMY and GNS?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Four Seasons Education (Cayman) ranks #182 out of 263 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Four Seasons Education (Cayman) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.32. 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 Education company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Education companies is 18.32, based on 263 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 Four Seasons Education (Cayman) and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -3.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Four Seasons Education (Cayman) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Four Seasons Education (Cayman) (FEDU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.71, compared to a current price of $10.04 — trading 46.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -3.13%. Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Four Seasons Education (Cayman) (FEDU), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -3.13% as of Feb. 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 Four Seasons Education (Cayman) (FEDU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Four Seasons Education (Cayman) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.04 is trading 46.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.71.
GuruFocus considers Four Seasons Education (Cayman) to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FEDU:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -3.13%
GF Value™: $18.71 vs. price of $10.04 (46.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FEDU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) Business Description
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) Inc is a service provider of both tourism and education-related services in China. Its program, service, and product offerings mainly consist of enrichment learning programs, school-based tutoring product solutions, and training programs for teachers, study camps and learning trips for students, and travel agency services for all age groups. The Company provides a wide variety of learning and tourism services and is committed to maximizing a learner's potential through technology and content capabilities. The Group operates through three segments: Learning Services, which generates maximum revenue, Tourism Services, and Learning Technology and Content Solutions. The Group mainly operates in the PRC.
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