Hexpol ABHXPLF 87 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 52.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 78.01. GuruFocus rates HXPLF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,602 Chemicals companies, Hexpol AB ranks better than 95.13% 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. Hexpol AB's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hexpol AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
HXPLF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.14 Med: 78.01 Max: 101.52
Current: 51.14
During the past 13 years, Hexpol AB's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 101.52%. The lowest was 51.14%. And the median was 78.01%.
HXPLF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 95.13% of 1602
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 9.38
vs HXPLF: 51.14
Hexpol AB's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -5.60% per year.
Hexpol AB (OTCPK:HXPLF) 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 historical data trend for Hexpol AB'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.
HXPLF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hexpol AB'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.
Hexpol AB ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hexpol AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexpol AB'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 52.83% mean?
Hexpol AB (HXPLF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 52.83% 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 Hexpol AB and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 78.01. Over the past decade, Hexpol AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 51.14 to 101.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #78 out of 1602 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Hexpol AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Hexpol AB's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 52.83% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 78.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.14 to a high of 101.52. The Chemicals industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.38. Hexpol AB's value of 52.83% is 463.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #78 out of 1602 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hexpol AB has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexpol AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #78 out of 1602 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Hexpol AB in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.38. Hexpol AB's value of 52.83% is 463.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hexpol AB's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 51.14 to 101.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.01 vs. the industry median of 9.38, Hexpol AB 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Chemicals companies is 9.38, based on 1,602 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. Hexpol AB's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 52.83% is 463.2% 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 Hexpol AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexpol AB's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 52.83%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 78.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexpol AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB (HXPLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.55, compared to a current price of $7.46 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 52.83%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 78.01 and 463.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.38. Hexpol AB's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Hexpol AB (HXPLF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 52.83% 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 Hexpol AB (HXPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.46 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.55.
GuruFocus considers Hexpol AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HXPLF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 52.83% (32% below median its 10-year median of 78.01)
GF Value™: $9.55 vs. price of $7.46 (21.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 463.2% above the Chemicals median (#78 of 1602)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HXPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hexpol AB manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The compounding segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, sells synthetic rubber to the automotive, aerospace, footwear, and pharmaceutical industries. The company's synthetic rubber products are used in the production of tires, hoses, seals, footwear, and pharmaceuticals. The engineered products segment sells gaskets used in plate heat exchangers, forklift wheels, and castor wheels. The Americas generates the majority of its revenue from geographic market.
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