Giordano InternationalFRA:GIO +1.44%91 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.18% as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 49.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:GIO with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,121 Retail - Cyclical companies, Giordano International ranks better than 77.97% 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. Giordano International's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 26.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Giordano International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GIO'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.5 Med: 49.98 Max: 242.07
Current: 31.18
During the past 13 years, Giordano International's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 242.07%. The lowest was -5.50%. And the median was 49.98%.
FRA:GIO's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 77.97% of 1121
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 11.49
vs FRA:GIO: 31.18
Giordano International's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Giordano International (FRA:GIO) 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.
Giordano International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Giordano International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Giordano International'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.
Giordano International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
FRA:GIO vs TJX, ROST, BURL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Giordano International'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.
Giordano International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Giordano International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Giordano International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Giordano International 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 26.18% mean?
Giordano International (FRA:GIO) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 26.18% 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 Giordano International and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 49.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Giordano International ranks #247 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Giordano International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Giordano International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 26.18% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 49.98. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.49. Giordano International's value of 26.18% is 127.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Giordano International ranks #247 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Giordano International has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Giordano International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Giordano International ranks #247 out of 1121 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Giordano International in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.49. Giordano International's value of 26.18% is 127.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 49.98 vs. the industry median of 11.49, Giordano International 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 11.49, based on 1,121 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. Giordano International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 26.18% is 127.9% 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 Giordano International and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Giordano International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.18%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 49.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Giordano International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Giordano International (FRA:GIO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.17, compared to a current price of €0.14 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.18%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 49.98 and 127.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 11.49. Giordano International's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 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 Giordano International (FRA:GIO), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.18% 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 Giordano International (FRA:GIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Giordano International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.14 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.17.
GuruFocus considers Giordano International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GIO:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 26.18% (48% below median its 10-year median of 49.98)
GF Value™: €0.17 vs. price of €0.14 (17.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 127.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#247 of 1121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Giordano International Ltd is an apparel manufacturer and retailer with thousands of stores in the Asia-Pacific region. Giordano's has both self-operated and franchised stores. The Giordano brand, encompassing Giordano Men, Giordano Women, and Giordano Junior, generates the vast majority of the company's sales, mostly through Giordano Men. Other brands include Giordano Ladies, BSX, Beau Monde, and Eula. There are two operating segments: Retail and Distribution; and Wholesales to Overseas Franchisees. The Retail and Distribution segment is geographically managed through Mainland China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (the GCC), Hong Kong and Macau, Taiwan, Southeast Asia and Australia, and Wholesale to Overseas Franchisees.
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