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. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.08%.
HSTC:LAS'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.48 Med: 11.08 Max: 19.53
Current: 10.39
During the past 13 years, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 19.53%. The lowest was 4.48%. And the median was 11.08%.
HSTC:LAS's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 51.17% of 256
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 10.99
vs HSTC:LAS: 10.39
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.
HSTC:LAS vs CTVA, CF, MOS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC'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.
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC'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 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 12.08% mean?
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.08% 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 Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.08. Over the past decade, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 4.48 to 19.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC ranks #131 out of 256 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.08% is near median its 10-year median of 11.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.48 to a high of 19.53. The Agriculture industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.99. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's value of 12.08% is 9.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC ranks #131 out of 256 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC ranks #131 out of 256 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.99. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's value of 12.08% is 9.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 4.48 to 19.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.08 vs. the industry median of 10.99, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC 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 an Agriculture company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Agriculture companies is 10.99, based on 256 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. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.08% is 9.9% 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 Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫18,316.20, compared to a current price of ₫14,100.00 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.08 and 9.9% above the Agriculture industry median of 10.99. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.08% 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 Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫14,100.00 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫18,316.20.
GuruFocus considers Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:LAS:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 12.08% (near median its 10-year median of 11.08)
GF Value™: ₫18,316.20 vs. price of ₫14,100.00 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.9% above the Agriculture median (#131 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:LAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC Business Description
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC is a Taiwan based company engaged in manufacturing and trading of fertilizers and chemicals. The company's product categories include superphosphate, NPK-S, acid sulfuric, pour melted and other products.
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