Sanergy Group (HKSE:02459) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -27.77% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:02459 Sanergy Group Ltd HKSE:02459
57 GF Score
Price HK$0.70
GF Value HK$4.86
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sanergy Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Sanergy Group HKSE:02459 +11.11% 57 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -27.77% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02459 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$4.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 631 Steel companies, Sanergy Group ranks worse than 94.14% 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. Sanergy Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -27.77%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sanergy Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:02459' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.96   Med: 5.2   Max: 81.41
Current: -19.75

During the past 8 years, Sanergy Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 81.41%. The lowest was -28.96%. And the median was 5.20%.

HKSE:02459's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
94.14% of 631 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 8.03 vs HKSE:02459: -19.75

Sanergy Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Sanergy Group  (HKSE:02459) 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.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


Sanergy Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Sanergy Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanergy 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.

Sanergy Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Sanergy Group Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 5.79 7.60 -12.27 -28.96 -19.83

Sanergy Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -15.46 -21.35 -40.69 -11.98 -27.77

HKSE:02459 vs NUE, STLD, RS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Sanergy 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.


Sanergy Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sanergy Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sanergy Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


HKSE:02459
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Sanergy 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:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

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.

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(73.227 + 275.556 + 41.653) - (273.893 + 0 + 0)
=116.543

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(86.522 + 286.567 + 120.571) - (368.405 + 0 + 0.00099999999997635)
=125.254

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Sanergy Group for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-245.5/( ( (798.273 + max(116.543, 0)) + (728.228 + max(125.254, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-245.5/( ( 914.816 + 853.482 )/ 2 )
=-245.5/884.149
=-27.77 %

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 -27.77% mean?
Sanergy Group (HKSE:02459) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -27.77% 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 Sanergy Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanergy Group ranks #594 out of 631 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is Sanergy Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Sanergy Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -27.77%. Based on the distribution chart, Sanergy Group ranks #594 out of 631 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sanergy Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanergy Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sanergy Group ranks #594 out of 631 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Sanergy Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.03. 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 Steel company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Steel companies is 8.03, based on 631 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. 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 Sanergy Group and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanergy Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -27.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanergy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanergy Group (HKSE:02459) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.86, compared to a current price of HK$0.70 — trading 85.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -27.77%. Sanergy Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 Sanergy Group (HKSE:02459), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -27.77% 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 Sanergy Group (HKSE:02459) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanergy Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.70 is trading 85.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.86. GuruFocus considers Sanergy Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02459:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -27.77%
  • GF Value™: HK$4.86 vs. price of HK$0.70 (85.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02459 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanergy Group Business Description

Address 26 Harbour Road, China Resources Building, Room 2602, 26th Floor, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Sanergy Group Ltd is a manufacturer of UHP graphite electrodes. The company sells the products to automotive, infrastructure, construction, appliance, machinery, equipment, and transportation industries. Geographically, the company operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the People's Republic of China, and Asia Pacific excluding the PRC.
57GF Score

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