Tactile Systems Technology (FRA:3L3) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -7.32% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:3L3 Tactile Systems Technology Inc FRA:3L3
76 GF Score
Price €24.70
GF Value €16.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Tactile Systems Technology ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Tactile Systems Technology FRA:3L3 -0.32% 76 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -7.32% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:3L3 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Tactile Systems Technology ranks better than 94.63% 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. Tactile Systems Technology's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.32%.

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

FRA:3L3' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.33   Med: 25.28   Max: 74.66
Current: 74.66

During the past 13 years, Tactile Systems Technology's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 74.66%. The lowest was -20.33%. And the median was 25.28%.

FRA:3L3's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
94.63% of 838 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 4.145 vs FRA:3L3: 74.66

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


Tactile Systems Technology  (FRA:3L3) 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.


Tactile Systems Technology ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Tactile Systems Technology ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tactile Systems Technology'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.

Tactile Systems Technology ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Tactile Systems Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.57 -21.12 35.62 44.93 58.93

Tactile Systems Technology Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -26.39 40.00 105.65 169.63 -7.32

FRA:3L3 vs SSII, BVS, BBNX: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Tactile Systems Technology'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.


Tactile Systems Technology ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Tactile Systems Technology's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tactile Systems Technology's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Tactile Systems Technology 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: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(37.47 + 11.977 + 6.889) - (29.296 + 0 + 2.952)
=24.088

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(33.059 + 14.343 + 6.791) - (24.973 + 0 + 3.377)
=25.843

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Tactile Systems Technology for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-3.004/( ( (16.153 + max(24.088, 0)) + (16.008 + max(25.843, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-3.004/( ( 40.241 + 41.851 )/ 2 )
=-3.004/41.046
=-7.32 %

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 -7.32% mean?
Tactile Systems Technology (FRA:3L3) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -7.32% 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 Tactile Systems Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tactile Systems Technology ranks #45 out of 838 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Tactile Systems Technology's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Tactile Systems Technology's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -7.32%. Based on the distribution chart, Tactile Systems Technology ranks #45 out of 838 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tactile Systems Technology has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tactile Systems Technology's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SSII and BVS?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Tactile Systems Technology ranks #45 out of 838 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Tactile Systems Technology in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.15. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 4.15, based on 838 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 Tactile Systems Technology and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tactile Systems Technology's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -7.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tactile Systems Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tactile Systems Technology (FRA:3L3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.20, compared to a current price of €24.70 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -7.32%. Tactile Systems Technology's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Tactile Systems Technology (FRA:3L3), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -7.32% 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 Tactile Systems Technology (FRA:3L3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tactile Systems Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €24.70 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.20. GuruFocus considers Tactile Systems Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3L3:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -7.32%
  • GF Value™: €16.20 vs. price of €24.70 (52.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3L3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tactile Systems Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges TCMD:USA3L3:Germany
Address 3701 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55416
Tactile Systems Technology Inc is a medical technology company. The company is engaged in developing and providing medical devices for the treatment of chronic diseases. The firm's proprietary platform flexitouch system, provides a home-based solution for lymphedema patients. The entire system is another home solution for patients with chronic swelling and actitouch system for chronic venous insufficiency patients that may be worn throughout the day.
76GF Score

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