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Kewaunee ScientificFRA:KEW -4.88%72 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 24.21% as of Apr. 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 13.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:KEW with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kewaunee Scientific ranks better than 69.75% 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. Kewaunee Scientific's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 24.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kewaunee Scientific's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KEW'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.71 Med: 13.44 Max: 23.15
Current: 19.23
During the past 13 years, Kewaunee Scientific's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 23.15%. The lowest was -4.71%. And the median was 13.44%.
FRA:KEW's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 69.75% of 433
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 9.33
vs FRA:KEW: 19.23
Kewaunee Scientific's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
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.
Kewaunee Scientific ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Kewaunee Scientific ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kewaunee Scientific'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.
FRA:KEW vs VIRC, BSET, VIOT: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kewaunee Scientific'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.
Kewaunee Scientific ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kewaunee Scientific's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kewaunee Scientific's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
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 four times the quarterly (Apr. 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 24.21% mean?
Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 24.21% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 13.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #131 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Kewaunee Scientific's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Kewaunee Scientific's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 24.21% is 80% above median its 10-year median of 13.44. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.33. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 24.21% is 159.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #131 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kewaunee Scientific has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewaunee Scientific's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to VIRC and BSET?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #131 out of 433 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Kewaunee Scientific in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.33. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 24.21% is 159.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.44 vs. the industry median of 9.33, Kewaunee Scientific 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 9.33, based on 433 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. Kewaunee Scientific's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 24.21% is 159.5% 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 Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kewaunee Scientific's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 24.21%, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 13.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewaunee Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.88, compared to a current price of €31.20 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 24.21%, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 13.44 and 159.5% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 9.33. Kewaunee Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 24.21% as of Apr. 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 Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €31.20 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.88.
GuruFocus considers Kewaunee Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KEW:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 24.21% (80% above median its 10-year median of 13.44)
GF Value™: €37.88 vs. price of €31.20 (17.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 159.5% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#131 of 433)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewaunee Scientific Corp is a designer and manufacturer of technical furniture products for industries investing in spaces where discovery occurs, typically in laboratories. It serves in end-use markets that are all commercial, Life sciences, pharma, education, government and military research, etc. The company operates through two segments: The domestic segment designs manufactures and installs scientific and technical furniture, including steel and wood laboratory cabinetry, fume hoods, laminate casework, flexible systems, and Others; The International segment provides facility design, engineering, construction, and project management from the planning stage through the testing and commissioning of laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic business segment.
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