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Coats GroupFRA:4TC -2.81%59 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 64.69% as of Dec. 2025, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 45.83. GuruFocus rates FRA:4TC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,060 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Coats Group ranks better than 95.19% 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. Coats Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 64.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coats Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4TC'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.39 Med: 45.83 Max: 71.79
Current: 68.9
During the past 13 years, Coats Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 71.79%. The lowest was 24.39%. And the median was 45.83%.
FRA:4TC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 95.19% of 1060
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 8.435
vs FRA:4TC: 68.90
Coats Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 21.90% per year.
Coats Group (FRA:4TC) 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.
Coats Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coats Group'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.
FRA:4TC vs AIN: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Coats Group'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.
Coats Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Coats Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coats Group'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 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 64.69% mean?
Coats Group (FRA:4TC) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 64.69% 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 Coats Group and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 45.83. Over the past decade, Coats Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 24.39 to 71.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Coats Group ranks #51 out of 1060 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Coats Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Coats Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 64.69% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 45.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.39 to a high of 71.79. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.44. Coats Group's value of 64.69% is 666.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coats Group ranks #51 out of 1060 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Coats Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coats Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Coats Group ranks #51 out of 1060 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Coats Group in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.44. Coats Group's value of 64.69% is 666.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Coats Group's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 24.39 to 71.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.83 vs. the industry median of 8.44, Coats Group 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 8.44, based on 1,060 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. Coats Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 64.69% is 666.9% 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 Coats Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coats Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 64.69%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 45.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coats Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coats Group (FRA:4TC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.85, compared to a current price of €0.87 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 64.69%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 45.83 and 666.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 8.44. Coats Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Coats Group (FRA:4TC), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 64.69% 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.
Is Coats Group (FRA:4TC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coats Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.87 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.85.
GuruFocus considers Coats Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4TC:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 64.69% (41% above median its 10-year median of 45.83)
GF Value™: €0.85 vs. price of €0.87 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 666.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#51 of 1060)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4TC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coats Group PLC is a firm manufacturing thread for industrial and consumer use. Its product portfolio includes industrial thread and knitting yarns used in the apparel and footwear industries, zips, trims, composites, and fabrics. The company's customers are grouped into two segments; Apparel which is also the key revenue generating customer segment and Footwear. The company generates a majority of its revenue from China and Hong Kong and the rest from Vietnam, India, United Kingdom and other regions.
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