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Media Research InstituteFSE:9242 80 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7,788.32% as of Jan. 2026, which is 2169% above its 10-year median of 343.26. GuruFocus rates FSE:9242 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,085.98. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,083 Business Services companies, Media Research Institute ranks better than 98.15% 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. Media Research Institute's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 7,788.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Research Institute's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:9242'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 244.11 Med: 343.26 Max: 922.66
Current: 922.66
During the past 7 years, Media Research Institute's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 922.66%. The lowest was 244.11%. And the median was 343.26%.
FSE:9242's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 98.15% of 1083
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 21.99
vs FSE:9242: 922.66
Media Research Institute's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 9.40% per year.
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) 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.
Media Research Institute ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Media Research Institute ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Media Research Institute'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.
Media Research Institute ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
FSE:9242 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Media Research Institute'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.
Media Research Institute ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Media Research Institute's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Research Institute's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Media Research Institute 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 four times the quarterly (Jan. 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 7,788.32% mean?
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 7,788.32% as of Jan. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Media Research Institute and its competitors. This is 2169% above median its historical median of 343.26. Over the past decade, Media Research Institute's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 244.11 to 922.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #20 out of 1083 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Media Research Institute's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Media Research Institute's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 7,788.32% is 2169% above median its 10-year median of 343.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 244.11 to a high of 922.66. The Business Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.99. Media Research Institute's value of 7,788.32% is 35317.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #20 out of 1083 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Media Research Institute has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Research Institute's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #20 out of 1083 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Media Research Institute in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.99. Media Research Institute's value of 7,788.32% is 35317.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Media Research Institute's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 244.11 to 922.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 343.26 vs. the industry median of 21.99, Media Research Institute 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 Business Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 21.99, based on 1,083 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. Media Research Institute's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 7,788.32% is 35317.6% 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 Media Research Institute and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Research Institute's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7,788.32%, which is 2169% above median its own 10-year median of 343.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Research Institute stock overvalued right now?
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 7,788.32%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,085.98, compared to a current price of 円1,530.00 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7,788.32%, which is 2169% above median its 10-year median of 343.26 and 35317.6% above the Business Services industry median of 21.99. Media Research Institute's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Media Research Institute (FSE:9242), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7,788.32% as of Jan. 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 Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Research Institute stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,530.00 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,085.98.
Key valuation signals for FSE:9242:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 7,788.32% (2169% above median its 10-year median of 343.26)
GF Value™: 円2,085.98 vs. price of 円1,530.00 (26.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35317.6% above the Business Services median (#20 of 1083)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:9242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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