House Foods GroupHOFJF 78 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -3.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HOFJF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.91. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,969 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, House Foods Group ranks worse than 50.28% 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. House Foods Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for House Foods Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
HOFJF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.82 Med: 16.55 Max: 20.8
Current: 11.94
During the past 13 years, House Foods Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 20.80%. The lowest was 10.82%. And the median was 16.55%.
HOFJF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 50.28% of 1969
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs HOFJF: 11.94
House Foods Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -0.60% per year.
House Foods Group (OTCPK:HOFJF) 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.
House Foods Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
House Foods Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for House Foods 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.
HOFJF vs KHC, GIS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, House Foods 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.
House Foods Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, House Foods Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where House Foods Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
House Foods 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 -3.80% mean?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -3.80% 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 House Foods Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, House Foods Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 10.82 to 20.80. According to the industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #990 out of 1969 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is House Foods Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
House Foods Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -3.80%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.82 to a high of 20.80. Based on the distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #990 out of 1969 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, House Foods Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does House Foods Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #990 out of 1969 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places House Foods Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Historically, House Foods Group's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 10.82 to 20.80 over the past decade. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.99, based on 1,969 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 House Foods Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. House Foods Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -3.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is House Foods Group stock overvalued right now?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -3.80%. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.91, compared to a current price of $19.36 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -3.80%. House Foods Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -3.80% 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, House Foods Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.36 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.91.
Key valuation signals for HOFJF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -3.80%
GF Value™: $15.91 vs. price of $19.36 (21.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOFJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
House Foods Group Inc is a Japan-based company which produces and sells processed foods including curry roux, and spices. It also diversifies into snacks, instant noodles, and retort pouch products. The company's segments include Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business, Health Food Business, International Food Business. The Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business contributes to the majority of the company's revenue.
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