Creotech Instruments (FRA:5OB) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -98.76% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:5OB Creotech Instruments SA FRA:5OB
28 GF Score
Price €183.20
GF Value €168.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Creotech Instruments ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Creotech Instruments FRA:5OB 28 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -98.76% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5OB with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of €168.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Aerospace & Defense companies, Creotech Instruments ranks better than 76.75% 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. Creotech Instruments's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -98.76%.

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

FRA:5OB' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -71.91   Med: 5.61   Max: 74.77
Current: 35.09

During the past 7 years, Creotech Instruments's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 74.77%. The lowest was -71.91%. And the median was 5.61%.

FRA:5OB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
76.75% of 357 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 10.76 vs FRA:5OB: 35.09

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


Creotech Instruments  (FRA:5OB) 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.


Creotech Instruments ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Creotech Instruments ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Creotech Instruments'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.

Creotech Instruments ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Creotech Instruments Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 5.61 -71.95 -69.53 -62.88 74.77

Creotech Instruments 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 41.73 16.32 -83.66 309.42 -98.76

FRA:5OB vs SPCX, GE, RTX: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Creotech Instruments'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.


Creotech Instruments ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Creotech Instruments's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Creotech Instruments's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Creotech Instruments 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)
=(5.357 + 4.55 + 5.82) - (6.074 + 0 + 20.183)
=-10.53

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(8.246 + 4.327 + 4.948) - (4.461 + 0 + 22.043)
=-8.983

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Creotech Instruments 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 )
=-9.032/( ( (8.865 + max(-10.53, 0)) + (9.425 + max(-8.983, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-9.032/( ( 8.865 + 9.425 )/ 2 )
=-9.032/9.145
=-98.76 %

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 -98.76% mean?
Creotech Instruments (FRA:5OB) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -98.76% 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 Creotech Instruments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Creotech Instruments ranks #83 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Creotech Instruments' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Creotech Instruments' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -98.76%. Based on the distribution chart, Creotech Instruments ranks #83 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creotech Instruments has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creotech Instruments' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Creotech Instruments ranks #83 out of 357 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Creotech Instruments in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.76. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 10.76, based on 357 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 Creotech Instruments and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creotech Instruments's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -98.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creotech Instruments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creotech Instruments (FRA:5OB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €168.97, compared to a current price of €183.20 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -98.76%. Creotech Instruments' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 6 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 Creotech Instruments (FRA:5OB), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -98.76% 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 Creotech Instruments (FRA:5OB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creotech Instruments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €183.20 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €168.97. GuruFocus considers Creotech Instruments to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5OB:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -98.76%
  • GF Value™: €168.97 vs. price of €183.20 (8.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5OB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Creotech Instruments Business Description

Other Exchanges CRI:Poland
Address Gen. L. Okulickiego 7/9, Piaseczno, POL, 05-500
Creotech Instruments SA is a provider of advanced space technologies, specialized electronics, and hardware with global applications in areas such as quantum computers, quantum cryptography, quantum physics, and high energy physics laboratories. Its five primary business segments are: NewSpace dedicated to developing a satellite platform and its components; Earth Observation dedicated to developing Earth Observation systems and UAV technology (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle); Science dedicated to developing specialized electronics and components for quantum computers and time synchronization systems; Production dedicated to the manufacture of electronics; ESA Projects dedicated chiefly to projects carried in partnership with or/and commissioned by the European Space Agency (ESA).
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