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China LilangFRA:5LX 57 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 23.19% as of Dec. 2025, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 43.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:5LX with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,063 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, China Lilang ranks better than 82.69% 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. China Lilang's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Lilang's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5LX'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.97 Med: 43.09 Max: 82.54
Current: 24.97
During the past 13 years, China Lilang's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 82.54%. The lowest was 24.97%. And the median was 43.09%.
FRA:5LX's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 82.69% of 1063
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 8.45
vs FRA:5LX: 24.97
China Lilang's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -7.40% per year.
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) 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.
China Lilang ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
China Lilang ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Lilang'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:5LX vs RL, LEVI, VFC: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, China Lilang'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.
China Lilang ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Lilang's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Lilang'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 23.19% mean?
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 23.19% 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 China Lilang and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 43.09. Over the past decade, China Lilang's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 24.97 to 82.54. According to the industry distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #184 out of 1063 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is China Lilang's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
China Lilang's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 23.19% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 43.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.97 to a high of 82.54. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.45. China Lilang's value of 23.19% is 174.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #184 out of 1063 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Lilang has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Lilang's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #184 out of 1063 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places China Lilang in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.45. China Lilang's value of 23.19% is 174.4% above this benchmark. Historically, China Lilang's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 24.97 to 82.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.09 vs. the industry median of 8.45, China Lilang 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 1,063 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. China Lilang's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 23.19% is 174.4% 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 China Lilang 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. China Lilang's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 23.19%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 43.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Lilang stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Lilang (FRA:5LX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.55, compared to a current price of €0.38 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 23.19%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 43.09 and 174.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 8.45. China Lilang's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 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 China Lilang (FRA:5LX), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 23.19% 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 China Lilang (FRA:5LX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Lilang stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.38 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.55.
GuruFocus considers China Lilang to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5LX:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 23.19% (46% below median its 10-year median of 43.09)
GF Value™: €0.55 vs. price of €0.38 (31.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 174.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#184 of 1063)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5LX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Lilang Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of branded menswear and related accessories in the PRC. The company designs, sources and manufactures high-quality business and casual apparel for men and sells under the LILANZ and LESS IS MORE brands across an extensive retail and distribution network, covering 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in the PRC. The company generates maximum revenue from China.
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