Gorman-Rupp CoGRC -5.25%79 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 41.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 20.38. GuruFocus rates GRC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,058 Industrial Products companies, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks better than 84.63% 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. Gorman-Rupp Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gorman-Rupp Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
GRC'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.7 Med: 20.38 Max: 38.55
Current: 38.55
During the past 13 years, Gorman-Rupp Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 38.55%. The lowest was 13.70%. And the median was 20.38%.
GRC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 84.63% of 3058
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.7
vs GRC: 38.55
Gorman-Rupp Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 22.10% per year.
Gorman-Rupp Co (NYSE:GRC) 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.
Gorman-Rupp Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Gorman-Rupp Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gorman-Rupp 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.
GRC vs BW, AMSC, CXT: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Gorman-Rupp 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.
Gorman-Rupp Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Gorman-Rupp Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gorman-Rupp Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Gorman-Rupp Co 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 (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 41.95% mean?
Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 41.95% 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 Gorman-Rupp Co and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 20.38. Over the past decade, Gorman-Rupp Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 13.70 to 38.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks #470 out of 3058 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Gorman-Rupp Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Gorman-Rupp Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 41.95% is 106% above median its 10-year median of 20.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.70 to a high of 38.55. The Industrial Products industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.70. Gorman-Rupp Co's value of 41.95% is 258.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks #470 out of 3058 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gorman-Rupp 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 Gorman-Rupp Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to BW and AMSC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks #470 out of 3058 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Gorman-Rupp Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.70. Gorman-Rupp Co's value of 41.95% is 258.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Gorman-Rupp Co's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 13.70 to 38.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.38 vs. the industry median of 11.70, Gorman-Rupp 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 11.70, based on 3,058 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. Gorman-Rupp Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 41.95% is 258.5% 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 Gorman-Rupp Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gorman-Rupp Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 41.95%, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 20.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gorman-Rupp Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.90, compared to a current price of $84.06 — trading 110.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 41.95%, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 20.38 and 258.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.70. Gorman-Rupp Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 41.95% 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 Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gorman-Rupp Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $84.06 is trading 110.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.90.
GuruFocus considers Gorman-Rupp Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GRC:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 41.95% (106% above median its 10-year median of 20.38)
GF Value™: $39.90 vs. price of $84.06 (110.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 258.5% above the Industrial Products median (#470 of 3058)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gorman-Rupp Co designs, manufactures, and globally sells pumps & pump systems for use in water, wastewater, construction, dewatering, industrial, petroleum, original equipment, agriculture, fire protection, heating, ventilating & air conditioning, military, and other liquid-handling applications. It operates in one business segment, the manufacture & sale of pumps and pump systems, and generates revenue from the same. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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