FIH Group (FRA:FBLM) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -10.94% (As of Sep. 2025)

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FRA:FBLM FIH Group PLC FRA:FBLM
58 GF Score
Price €1.80
GF Value €2.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is FIH Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

FIH Group FRA:FBLM -6.25% 58 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -10.94% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:FBLM with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 562 Conglomerates companies, FIH Group ranks worse than 83.99% 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. FIH Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -10.94%.

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

FRA:FBLM' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.85   Med: 10.04   Max: 18.79
Current: -6.01

During the past 13 years, FIH Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 18.79%. The lowest was -14.85%. And the median was 10.04%.

FRA:FBLM's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
83.99% of 562 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 14.68 vs FRA:FBLM: -6.01

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


FIH Group  (FRA:FBLM) 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.


FIH Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


FIH Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FIH Group'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.

FIH Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

FIH Group Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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FIH Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 5.70 10.58 -28.06 -1.10 -10.94

FRA:FBLM vs HON, MMM: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, FIH Group'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.


FIH Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, FIH Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


FRA:FBLM
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FIH Group 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: Mar. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(5.689 + 5.058 + 3.214) - (12.505 + 0 + 3.182)
=-1.726

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(8.368 + 6.282 + 0.671) - (14.094 + 0 + 1.7763568394003E-15)
=1.227

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of FIH Group for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2025  Q: Sep. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-4.854/( ( (45.115 + max(-1.726, 0)) + (42.359 + max(1.227, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-4.854/( ( 45.115 + 43.586 )/ 2 )
=-4.854/44.3505
=-10.94 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 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 -10.94% mean?
FIH Group (FRA:FBLM) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -10.94% as of Sep. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on FIH Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FIH Group ranks #472 out of 562 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is FIH Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
FIH Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -10.94%. Based on the distribution chart, FIH Group ranks #472 out of 562 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FIH Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FIH Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, FIH Group ranks #472 out of 562 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places FIH Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.68. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Conglomerates companies is 14.68, based on 562 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 FIH Group and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FIH Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -10.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FIH Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FIH Group (FRA:FBLM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.23, compared to a current price of €1.80 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -10.94%. FIH Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 FIH Group (FRA:FBLM), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -10.94% as of Sep. 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 FIH Group (FRA:FBLM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FIH Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.80 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.23. GuruFocus considers FIH Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FBLM:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -10.94%
  • GF Value™: €2.23 vs. price of €1.80 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs

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


FIH Group Business Description

Other Exchanges FIH:UK
Address 133-137 South Street, Kenburgh Court, Bishop\'s Stortford, Hertfordshire, GBR, CM23 3HX
FIH Group PLC is a holding company. The company's operating segments include General Trading, Ferry Services, and Art Logistics and Storage. It generates maximum revenue from the General trading segment. Geographically, it has a presence in the Falkland Islands and the United Kingdom, and derives the majority of its revenue from the Falkland Islands.
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