The Hackett GroupHCKT -1.54%60 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 132.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 187.06. GuruFocus rates HCKT with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.34 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,807 Software companies, The Hackett Group ranks better than 74.6% 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. The Hackett Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 132.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Hackett Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
HCKT'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.55 Med: 187.06 Max: 278.1
Current: 107.56
During the past 13 years, The Hackett Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 278.10%. The lowest was 35.55%. And the median was 187.06%.
HCKT's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 74.6% of 2807
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 19.62
vs HCKT: 107.56
The Hackett Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 13.20% per year.
The Hackett Group (NAS:HCKT) 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.
The Hackett Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
The Hackett Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Hackett Group'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.
HCKT vs TTGT, UIS, TSSI: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, The Hackett Group'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.
The Hackett Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Hackett Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hackett Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
The Hackett Group 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 132.86% mean?
The Hackett Group (HCKT) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 132.86% 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 The Hackett Group and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 187.06. Over the past decade, The Hackett Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 35.55 to 278.10. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #713 out of 2807 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is The Hackett Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
The Hackett Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 132.86% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 187.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.55 to a high of 278.10. The Software industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.62. The Hackett Group's value of 132.86% is 577.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #713 out of 2807 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Hackett Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hackett Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TTGT and UIS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #713 out of 2807 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts The Hackett Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.62. The Hackett Group's value of 132.86% is 577.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The Hackett Group's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 35.55 to 278.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 187.06 vs. the industry median of 19.62, The Hackett Group 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 Software company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Software companies is 19.62, based on 2,807 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. The Hackett Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 132.86% is 577.2% 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 The Hackett Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Hackett Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 132.86%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 187.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hackett Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hackett Group (HCKT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.34, compared to a current price of $10.84 — trading 55.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 132.86%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 187.06 and 577.2% above the Software industry median of 19.62. The Hackett Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 The Hackett Group (HCKT), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 132.86% 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 The Hackett Group (HCKT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hackett Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.84 is trading 55.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.34.
GuruFocus considers The Hackett Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HCKT:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 132.86% (29% below median its 10-year median of 187.06)
GF Value™: $24.34 vs. price of $10.84 (55.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 577.2% above the Software median (#713 of 2807)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCKT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Hackett Group Inc is an IP platform-based Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) strategic consulting and executive advisory digital transformation firm. The Hackett Group provides dedicated expertise in Gen AI-enabled enterprise transformation services across the front, mid and back office areas, including its highly recognized Oracle, SAP, OneStream and Coupa implementation offerings. It operates in three segments Oracle Solutions, SAP Solutions, and Global S&BT. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Global S&BT segment in the United States.
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