Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
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. Resources Connection's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -61.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Resources Connection's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RCO'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.53 Med: 57.68 Max: 100.27
Current: -21.53
During the past 13 years, Resources Connection's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 100.27%. The lowest was -21.53%. And the median was 57.68%.
FRA:RCO's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 85.77% of 1082
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 21.21
vs FRA:RCO: -21.53
Resources Connection's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -25.80% 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.
Resources Connection ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Resources Connection ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Resources Connection'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:RCO vs FORR, GLAI, EUBG: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Resources Connection'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.
Resources Connection ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Resources Connection's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Resources Connection'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 (Feb. 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 -61.92% mean?
Resources Connection (FRA:RCO) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -61.92% as of Feb. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Resources Connection and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Resources Connection ranks #928 out of 1082 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 85.8%.
Is Resources Connection's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Resources Connection's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -61.92%. Based on the distribution chart, Resources Connection ranks #928 out of 1082 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Resources Connection has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Resources Connection's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to FORR and GLAI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Resources Connection ranks #928 out of 1082 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Resources Connection in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.21. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 21.21, based on 1,082 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 Resources Connection and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Resources Connection's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -61.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Resources Connection stock overvalued right now?
Resources Connection (FRA:RCO) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -61.92%. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.77, compared to a current price of €3.80 — trading 34.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -61.92%. Resources Connection's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Resources Connection (FRA:RCO), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -61.92% as of Feb. 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 Resources Connection (FRA:RCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Resources Connection stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.80 is trading 34.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.77.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RCO:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -61.92%
GF Value™: €5.77 vs. price of €3.80 (34.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Resources Connection Inc provides consulting and business initiative support services predominantly through its operative subsidiary, Resources Global Professionals. It has two segments RGP ( Resources Global Professionals.) and Sitrick. The RGP segment is focused on delivering consulting services catering to its client's operational needs and change initiatives utilizing a combination of bench and on-demand, talent. The Sitrick segment provides corporate, financial, transactional, and crisis communication and management services. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the RGP segment. Geographically, it derives its key revenue from North America and the rest from Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
66GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:RCO
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:RCO has been successfully added to your 
