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HaleonHLN +0.72%70 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 128.28% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 106.49. GuruFocus rates HLN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 982 Drug Manufacturers companies, Haleon ranks better than 95.21% 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. Haleon's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 128.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Haleon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
HLN'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.26 Med: 106.49 Max: 129.55
Current: 129.55
During the past 7 years, Haleon's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 129.55%. The lowest was 56.26%. And the median was 106.49%.
HLN's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 95.21% of 982
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 11.45
vs HLN: 129.55
Haleon's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 5.20% per year.
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 historical data trend for Haleon'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.
HLN vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Haleon'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.
Haleon ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Haleon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Haleon'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 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 128.28% mean?
Haleon (HLN) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 128.28% 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 Haleon and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 106.49. Over the past decade, Haleon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 56.26 to 129.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Haleon ranks #47 out of 982 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Haleon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Haleon's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 128.28% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 106.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.26 to a high of 129.55. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.45. Haleon's value of 128.28% is 1020.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Haleon ranks #47 out of 982 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Haleon has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haleon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Haleon ranks #47 out of 982 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Haleon in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.45. Haleon's value of 128.28% is 1020.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Haleon's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 56.26 to 129.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 106.49 vs. the industry median of 11.45, Haleon 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 11.45, based on 982 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. Haleon's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 128.28% is 1020.3% 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 Haleon and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Haleon's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 128.28%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 106.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haleon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haleon (HLN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.78, compared to a current price of $9.78 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 128.28%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 106.49 and 1020.3% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 11.45. Haleon's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Haleon (HLN), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 128.28% 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 Haleon (HLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haleon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.78 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.78.
GuruFocus considers Haleon to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HLN:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 128.28% (20% above median its 10-year median of 106.49)
GF Value™: $9.78 vs. price of $9.78 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1020.3% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#47 of 982)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Haleon is one of the largest consumer health companies in the world. Formed by a combination of consumer health divisions of GSK, Pfizer, and Novartis, Haleon separated from GSK and went public in July 2022. The firm generates 60% of sales from global power brands including Sensodyne, Advil, Centrum, and Poligrip, that play in many geographies and are often leaders in their respective categories. It also has a number of local brands, including Emergen-C, Eno, Tums, and Caltrate, that are more tailored to regional needs and have strong local brand equity. Overall, Haleon's brands tackle a variety of silos within consumer health including oral care, digestive health, pain relief, and nutrition.
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