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. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 288.71%.
FRA:CSB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 98.69% of 996
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 11.695
vs FRA:CSB: 397.72
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) 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.
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Annual Data
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co'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.
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Transportation Industry
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co 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 (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 288.71% mean?
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 288.71% 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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 130.24. Over the past decade, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 75.48 to 415.67. According to the industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ranks #13 out of 996 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 288.71% is 122% above median its 10-year median of 130.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 75.48 to a high of 415.67. The Transportation industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.70. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's value of 288.71% is 2368.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ranks #13 out of 996 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ranks #13 out of 996 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.70. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's value of 288.71% is 2368.7% above this benchmark. Historically, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 75.48 to 415.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 130.24 vs. the industry median of 11.70, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co 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 Transportation company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Transportation companies is 11.70, based on 996 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. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 288.71% is 2368.7% 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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 288.71%, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 130.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.47, compared to a current price of €0.60 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 288.71%, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 130.24 and 2368.7% above the Transportation industry median of 11.70. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 288.71% 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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.60 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.47.
GuruFocus considers COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CSB:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 288.71% (122% above median its 10-year median of 130.24)
GF Value™: €0.47 vs. price of €0.60 (27.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2368.7% above the Transportation median (#13 of 996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Business Description
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company engaged in services relating to shipbuilding, ship trading, and chartering for the fleet. It carries its operations in six segments including Coatings, Marine equipment and spare parts, Ship trading agency, Insurance brokerage, Intelligent shipping services and General trading. The majority of its revenue comes from the sale of Marine equipment and spare parts that includes trading and supply of marine equipment and spare parts, and holding of investments in joint ventures. The company has a business network in Mainland China, Hong Kong and other countries.
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