Brilliance China Automotive HoldingsHAM:CBA -0.31%68 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 44.32% as of Dec. 2025, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 208.60. GuruFocus rates HAM:CBA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,334 Vehicles & Parts companies, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks better than 98.35% 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. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 44.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:CBA'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.83 Med: 208.6 Max: 761.22
Current: 136.93
During the past 13 years, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 761.22%. The lowest was -25.83%. And the median was 208.60%.
HAM:CBA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 98.35% of 1334
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs HAM:CBA: 136.93
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) 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.
* 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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
HAM:CBA vs TSLA, GM, F: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings'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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings 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 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 44.32% mean?
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 44.32% 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 208.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #22 out of 1334 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 44.32% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 208.60. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' value of 44.32% is 269.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #22 out of 1334 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #22 out of 1334 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Brilliance China Automotive Holdings in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' value of 44.32% is 269.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 208.60 vs. the industry median of 11.99, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 11.99, based on 1,334 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. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 44.32% is 269.6% 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 44.32%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 208.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.47, compared to a current price of €0.22 — trading 52.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 44.32%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 208.60 and 269.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 11.99. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 44.32% 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.22 is trading 52.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.47.
GuruFocus considers Brilliance China Automotive Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CBA:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 44.32% (79% below median its 10-year median of 208.60)
GF Value™: €0.47 vs. price of €0.22 (52.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 269.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#22 of 1334)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Business Description
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd is a provincial state-owned enterprise that manufactures passenger vehicles, minibuses, and automotive components. The company's operating profits come from the passenger vehicle joint venture with BMW. The activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are the manufacture and sale of BMW vehicles and components in the PRC through its associate, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. The company is also engaged in the manufacture and sale of non-BMW vehicles and automotive components through its other subsidiaries.
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