Guardian Pharmacy ServicesGRDN -0.24%42 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 73.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 56.50. GuruFocus rates GRDN with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 42/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks better than 87.28% 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. Guardian Pharmacy Services's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 73.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guardian Pharmacy Services's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
GRDN'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -73.39 Med: 56.5 Max: 81.58
Current: 81.04
During the past 8 years, Guardian Pharmacy Services's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 81.58%. The lowest was -73.39%. And the median was 56.50%.
GRDN's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 87.28% of 668
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 12.47
vs GRDN: 81.04
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.
* 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.
GRDN vs ACHC, ASTH, NHC: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Guardian Pharmacy Services'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.
Guardian Pharmacy Services ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Guardian Pharmacy Services's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guardian Pharmacy Services'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 (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 73.61% mean?
Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 73.61% 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 Guardian Pharmacy Services and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 56.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks #85 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Guardian Pharmacy Services' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Guardian Pharmacy Services' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 73.61% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 56.50. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.47. Guardian Pharmacy Services' value of 73.61% is 490.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks #85 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guardian Pharmacy Services has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Pharmacy Services' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ACHC and ASTH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks #85 out of 668 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Guardian Pharmacy Services in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.47. Guardian Pharmacy Services' value of 73.61% is 490.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 56.50 vs. the industry median of 12.47, Guardian Pharmacy Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 12.47, based on 668 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. Guardian Pharmacy Services's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 73.61% is 490.3% 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 Guardian Pharmacy Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guardian Pharmacy Services's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 73.61%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 56.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Pharmacy Services stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 73.61%. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 73.61%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 56.50 and 490.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 12.47. Guardian Pharmacy Services' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 73.61% 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.
Guardian Pharmacy Services Inc is a pharmacy services company providing technology-enabled services to help residents of long-term health care facilities (LTCFs) adhere to appropriate drug regimens, reducing the cost of care and improving clinical outcomes. The Company provides high-touch clinical, drug dispensing, and administration services tailored to residents in assisted living facilities, behavioral health facilities, and group homes, while also serving residents in all types of LTCFs. It partners with residents, LTCFs, and health plan payors to help reduce errors in drug administration, manage drug regimens, and improve adherence. The Company derives its revenue mainly from the sale of pharmaceutical and medical products.
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