GlencoreGLCNF +1.40%67 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.58% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 7.60. GuruFocus rates GLCNF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,496 Metals & Mining companies, Glencore ranks better than 78.04% 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. Glencore's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Glencore's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
GLCNF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.89 Med: 7.6 Max: 43.77
Current: 5.26
During the past 13 years, Glencore's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 43.77%. The lowest was -5.89%. And the median was 7.60%.
GLCNF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 78.04% of 2496
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -22.58
vs GLCNF: 5.26
Glencore'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.
The historical data trend for Glencore'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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Glencore'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.
Glencore ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Glencore's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Glencore'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 9.58% mean?
Glencore (GLCNF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.58% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Glencore and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 7.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Glencore ranks #548 out of 2496 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Glencore's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Glencore's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.58% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 7.60. Based on the distribution chart, Glencore ranks #548 out of 2496 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Glencore has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Glencore's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Glencore ranks #548 out of 2496 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Glencore in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Glencore and its competitors. Glencore's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.58%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 7.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Glencore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glencore (GLCNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.15, compared to a current price of $6.87 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.58%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 7.60. Glencore's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Glencore (GLCNF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.58% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Glencore (GLCNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glencore stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.87 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.15.
GuruFocus considers Glencore to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GLCNF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 9.58% (26% above median its 10-year median of 7.60)
GF Value™: $6.15 vs. price of $6.87 (11.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GLCNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Glencore is one of the world's largest commodities traders, active in markets for metals and minerals, and energy products. Its marketing business provides sourcing, logistics, transportation, storage, and financing services to commodity producers and consumers around the globe. Its mining or industrials business produces thermal coal, coking coal, copper, zinc, nickel, cobalt, and ferroalloys. Unlike other major miners who are generally reducing their exposure to coal, it plans to produce thermal coal until its mines exhaust, arguing that it is better for listed, western companies to own these assets and then rehabilitate them consistent with western standards. We agree. It also expanded its coking coal exposure via the purchase of 77% of Teck's metallurgical coal business in July 2024.
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