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Seiren CoFRA:1AB -3.45%93 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 16.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:1AB with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.16. Among 1,059 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Seiren Co ranks better than 79.41% 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. Seiren Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seiren Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1AB'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.86 Med: 16.22 Max: 21.52
Current: 21.52
During the past 13 years, Seiren Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 21.52%. The lowest was 11.86%. And the median was 16.22%.
FRA:1AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 79.41% of 1059
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 8.45
vs FRA:1AB: 21.52
Seiren Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 10.80% per year.
Seiren Co (FRA:1AB) 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 Seiren Co'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.
Seiren Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Seiren Co'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.
Seiren Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Seiren Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seiren Co'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 18.32% mean?
Seiren Co (FRA:1AB) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.32% 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 Seiren Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 16.22. Over the past decade, Seiren Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 11.86 to 21.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Seiren Co ranks #218 out of 1059 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Seiren Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Seiren Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.32% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 16.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.86 to a high of 21.52. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.45. Seiren Co's value of 18.32% is 116.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seiren Co ranks #218 out of 1059 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seiren Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seiren Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Seiren Co ranks #218 out of 1059 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Seiren Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.45. Seiren Co's value of 18.32% is 116.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Seiren Co's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 11.86 to 21.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.22 vs. the industry median of 8.45, Seiren Co 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 8.45, based on 1,059 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. Seiren Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.32% is 116.8% 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 Seiren Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seiren Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.32%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 16.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seiren Co stock overvalued right now?
Seiren Co (FRA:1AB) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.32%. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.16, compared to a current price of €16.80 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.32%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 16.22 and 116.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 8.45. Seiren Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100. 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 Seiren Co (FRA:1AB), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.32% 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 Seiren Co (FRA:1AB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiren Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €16.80 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.16.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1AB:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 18.32% (13% above median its 10-year median of 16.22)
GF Value™: €17.16 vs. price of €16.80 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 116.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#218 of 1059)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1AB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seiren Co Ltd is a Japan-based fiber manufacturing company. It is a dyeing processor of filament fibers. The company also produces silk, synthetic fibers and textile products used in household interior and apparel. It manufactures industrial materials including automobile interiors such as seats and air bags. The company's segment includes Automotive Interior, High Fashion, Electronics, Environment and Life Materials, Medical and Other. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Automotive Interior segment.
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