FTCI (FTC Solar) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 3,134.22% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FTCI FTC Solar Inc FTCI
62 GF Score
Price $4.27
GF Value $5.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is FTC Solar ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

FTC Solar FTCI -6.15% 62 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3,134.22% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FTCI with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Semiconductors companies, FTC Solar ranks worse than 97.96% 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. FTC Solar's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3,134.22%.

The historical rank and industry rank for FTC Solar's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

FTCI' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5032.45   Med: -1756.93   Max: -553.85
Current: -851.04

During the past 7 years, FTC Solar's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -553.85%. The lowest was -5032.45%. And the median was -1756.93%.

FTCI's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
97.96% of 1028 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 8.265 vs FTCI: -851.04

FTC Solar's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 21.10% per year.


FTC Solar  (NAS:FTCI) 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.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


FTC Solar ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


FTC Solar ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FTC Solar'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.

FTC Solar ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

FTC Solar Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -5,032.45 -2,859.64 -578.49 -553.85 -1,740.28

FTC Solar Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -363.80 -2,032.23 -2,865.40 -3,130.57 3,134.22

FTCI vs SPWR, PN, SPRU: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, FTC Solar'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.


FTC Solar ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, FTC Solar's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FTC Solar's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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FTC Solar 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:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

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.

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(22.722 + 9.627 + 11.294) - (34.912 + 7.172 + 13.056)
=-11.497

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(25.135 + 9.425 + 12.371) - (36.814 + 4.833 + 11.699)
=-6.415

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of FTC Solar for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=146.76/( ( (4.776 + max(-11.497, 0)) + (4.589 + max(-6.415, 0)) )/ 2 )
=146.76/( ( 4.776 + 4.589 )/ 2 )
=146.76/4.6825
=3,134.22 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 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 3,134.22% mean?
FTC Solar (FTCI) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3,134.22% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on FTC Solar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FTC Solar ranks #1007 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is FTC Solar's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
FTC Solar's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3,134.22%. The Semiconductors industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.27. FTC Solar's value of 3,134.22% is 37821.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FTC Solar ranks #1007 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FTC Solar has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FTC Solar's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SPWR and PN?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, FTC Solar ranks #1007 out of 1028 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places FTC Solar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.27. FTC Solar's value of 3,134.22% is 37821.6% above this benchmark. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Semiconductors companies is 8.27, based on 1,028 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. FTC Solar's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3,134.22% is 37821.6% 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 FTC Solar and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FTC Solar's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3,134.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FTC Solar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTC Solar (FTCI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.53, compared to a current price of $4.27 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3,134.22% and 37821.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 8.27. FTC Solar's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 FTC Solar (FTCI), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3,134.22% as of Mar. 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 FTC Solar (FTCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTC Solar stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.27 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.53. GuruFocus considers FTC Solar to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FTCI:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 3,134.22%
  • GF Value™: $5.53 vs. price of $4.27 (22.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37821.6% above the Semiconductors median (#1007 of 1028)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FTCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FTC Solar Business Description

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Address 10900 Stonelake Boulevard, Suite 100, Quarry Oaks II Building, Austin, TX, USA, 78759
FTC Solar Inc is a provider of solar tracker systems, supported by proprietary software and value-added engineering services. The company's Solar tracker systems move solar panels throughout the day to maintain an optimal orientation relative to the sun, thereby increasing the amount of solar energy produced at a solar installation. It focuses on providing differentiated products, software, and services that maximize energy generation. The company has launched a new mounting solution to support the installation and use of U.S.-manufactured thin-film modules by project owners. The only segment the company is engaged in is the Manufacturing and Servicing of Solar tracker systems.
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