Enpro (FRA:EP9) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 45.86% (As of Mar. 2026) — 139% Above Median

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FRA:EP9 Enpro Inc FRA:EP9
79 GF Score
Price €268.00
GF Value €162.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Enpro ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Enpro FRA:EP9 +5.51% 79 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 45.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 19.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:EP9 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €162.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,065 Industrial Products companies, Enpro ranks better than 73.54% 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. Enpro's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.86%.

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

FRA:EP9' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.45   Med: 19.21   Max: 131.98
Current: 25.82

During the past 13 years, Enpro's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 131.98%. The lowest was -3.45%. And the median was 19.21%.

FRA:EP9's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
73.54% of 3065 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.67 vs FRA:EP9: 25.82

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


Enpro  (FRA:EP9) 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.


Enpro ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Enpro ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Enpro'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.

Enpro ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Enpro Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.80 16.88 25.27 46.53 26.12

Enpro 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 51.45 49.62 43.52 -37.01 45.86

FRA:EP9 vs JBTM, GTES, MIDD: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Enpro'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.


Enpro ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Enpro's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


FRA:EP9
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Enpro 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)
=(114.521 + 131.345 + 29.976) - (143.387 + 0 + 6.746)
=125.709

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(141.687 + 137.275 + 27.248) - (152.759 + 0 + 6.314)
=147.137

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Enpro 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 )
=149.816/( ( (189.161 + max(125.709, 0)) + (191.424 + max(147.137, 0)) )/ 2 )
=149.816/( ( 314.87 + 338.561 )/ 2 )
=149.816/326.7155
=45.86 %

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 45.86% mean?
Enpro (FRA:EP9) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 45.86% 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 Enpro and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 19.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Enpro ranks #811 out of 3065 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Enpro's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Enpro's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 45.86% is 139% above median its 10-year median of 19.21. The Industrial Products industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.67. Enpro's value of 45.86% is 293% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Enpro ranks #811 out of 3065 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Enpro has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Enpro's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to JBTM and GTES?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Enpro ranks #811 out of 3065 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Enpro in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.67. Enpro's value of 45.86% is 293% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.21 vs. the industry median of 11.67, Enpro 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Industrial Products companies is 11.67, based on 3,065 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. Enpro's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 45.86% is 293% 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 Enpro and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Enpro's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 45.86%, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 19.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Enpro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enpro (FRA:EP9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €162.26, compared to a current price of €268.00 — trading 65.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 45.86%, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 19.21 and 293% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.67. Enpro's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Enpro (FRA:EP9), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 45.86% 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 Enpro (FRA:EP9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enpro stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €268.00 is trading 65.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €162.26. GuruFocus considers Enpro to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:EP9:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 45.86% (139% above median its 10-year median of 19.21)
  • GF Value™: €162.26 vs. price of €268.00 (65.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 293% above the Industrial Products median (#811 of 3065)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EP9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Enpro Business Description

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Address 5605 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 500, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28209
Enpro Inc formerly EnPro Industries Inc is a United States-based company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary engineered industrial products. The company operates through two segments: Sealing Technologies, which derives maximum revenue, manufactures and markets sealing products, wheel-end components & systems; and Advanced Surface Technologies, which manufactures wafer processing sub-systems, thin-film coatings, optical filters, and other services like cleaning, coating, testing, and refurbishment. Its geographical segments are the United States, Europe, and other foreign countries.
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