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The Timken CoFRA:TKH -6.56%79 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.75% as of Jun. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 24.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:TKH with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €72.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,062 Industrial Products companies, The Timken Co ranks better than 60.55% 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. The Timken Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Timken Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:TKH'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.41 Med: 24.2 Max: 28.88
Current: 17.22
During the past 13 years, The Timken Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 28.88%. The lowest was 16.41%. And the median was 24.20%.
FRA:TKH's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 60.55% of 3062
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.595
vs FRA:TKH: 17.22
The Timken Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -3.20% per year.
The Timken Co (FRA:TKH) 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.
The Timken Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
The Timken Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Timken Co'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:TKH vs TTC, LECO, SWK: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, The Timken Co'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.
The Timken Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Timken Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Timken Co'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 (Jun. 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 11.75% mean?
The Timken Co (FRA:TKH) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.75% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on The Timken Co and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 24.20. Over the past decade, The Timken Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 16.41 to 28.88. According to the industry distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #1208 out of 3062 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is The Timken Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
The Timken Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.75% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 24.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.41 to a high of 28.88. The Industrial Products industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.60. The Timken Co's value of 11.75% is 1.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #1208 out of 3062 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Timken Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Timken Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TTC and LECO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #1208 out of 3062 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts The Timken Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.60. The Timken Co's value of 11.75% is 1.3% above this benchmark. Historically, The Timken Co's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 16.41 to 28.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.20 vs. the industry median of 11.60, The Timken Co 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 11.60, based on 3,062 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. The Timken Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.75% is 1.3% 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 The Timken Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Timken Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.75%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 24.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Timken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Timken Co (FRA:TKH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €72.84, compared to a current price of €114.00 — trading 56.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.75%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 24.20 and 1.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.60. The Timken Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 The Timken Co (FRA:TKH), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.75% as of Jun. 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 The Timken Co (FRA:TKH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Timken Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €114.00 is trading 56.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €72.84.
GuruFocus considers The Timken Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:TKH:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 11.75% (51% below median its 10-year median of 24.20)
GF Value™: €72.84 vs. price of €114.00 (56.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.3% above the Industrial Products median (#1208 of 3062)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TKH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Timken Co designs and manages a portfolio of engineered bearings and industrial motion products, and provides related services. The various products offered by the company include ball bearings, plain bearings, tapered roller bearings, housed bearings, linear guides, telescopic rails, lubrication systems, agricultural conveyor chains, couplings, brakes, seals, etc. These products are offered through brands like Timken, GGB, Philadelphia Gear, Cone Drive, CGI, and Rollon, among others. The company has two reportable segments: Engineered Bearings, which generates the maximum revenue, and Industrial Motion. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific, and the other regions of the Americas.
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