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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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 16.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CML1'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.61 Med: 17.43 Max: 29.96
Current: 23.83
During the past 13 years, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 29.96%. The lowest was -14.61%. And the median was 17.43%.
FRA:CML1's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 54.37% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 18.42
vs FRA:CML1: 23.83
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) 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.
* 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.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
FRA:CML1 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems'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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems 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:
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 (Feb. 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 16.75% mean?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 16.75% as of Feb. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.43. According to the industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #120 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 16.75% is near median its 10-year median of 17.43. The Education industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.42. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' value of 16.75% is 9.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #120 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #120 out of 263 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts China Maple Leaf Educational Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.42. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' value of 16.75% is 9.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.43 vs. the industry median of 18.42, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems has consistently been below 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 an Education company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Education companies is 18.42, based on 263 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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 16.75% is 9.1% below 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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.75%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems stock overvalued right now?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 16.75%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.75%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.43 and 9.1% below the Education industry median of 18.42. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.75% as of Feb. 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 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CML1:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 16.75% (near median its 10-year median of 17.43)
GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.01 (40% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.1% below the Education median (#120 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CML1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Business Description
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Ltd is mainly engaged in international school education in the PRC and other Asia Pacific countries. It operates international K-12 schools under three principal brands: "Maple Leaf" in China, delivering the World School Program; CIS in Singapore, offering the IB program; and KIS in Malaysia, providing the A-Level program. The company's reportable segments are as follows: (i) PRC Segment, (ii) Overseas Segment, including Singapore, Malaysia and other Asia Pacific countries. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Overseas Segment, mainly from Singapore. Revenue is generated from tuition and boarding fees, educational programs, textbook and materials sales, catering services, extracurricular activities, and related offerings.
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