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IDP EducationIDPUF 60 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 89.95% as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 149.03. GuruFocus rates IDPUF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, IDP Education ranks better than 58.94% 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. IDP Education's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 89.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IDP Education's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
IDPUF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.91 Med: 149.03 Max: 390.6
Current: 25.91
During the past 10 years, IDP Education's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 390.60%. The lowest was 25.91%. And the median was 149.03%.
IDPUF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 58.94% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 18.32
vs IDPUF: 25.91
IDP Education's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -9.30% 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.
IDP Education ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
IDP Education ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IDP Education'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.
IDPUF vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, IDP Education'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.
IDP Education ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, IDP Education's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDP Education'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 89.95% mean?
IDP Education (IDPUF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 89.95% 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 IDP Education and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 149.03. Over the past decade, IDP Education's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 25.91 to 390.60. According to the industry distribution chart, IDP Education ranks #108 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is IDP Education's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
IDP Education's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 89.95% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 149.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.91 to a high of 390.60. The Education industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.32. IDP Education's value of 89.95% is 391% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDP Education ranks #108 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IDP Education has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDP Education's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, IDP Education ranks #108 out of 263 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts IDP Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.32. IDP Education's value of 89.95% is 391% above this benchmark. Historically, IDP Education's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 25.91 to 390.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 149.03 vs. the industry median of 18.32, IDP Education 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 Education company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Education companies is 18.32, based on 263 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. IDP Education's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 89.95% is 391% 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 IDP Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDP Education's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 89.95%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 149.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDP Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDP Education (IDPUF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.54, compared to a current price of $2.03 — trading 63.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 89.95%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 149.03 and 391% above the Education industry median of 18.32. IDP Education's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 IDP Education (IDPUF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 89.95% 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 IDP Education (IDPUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDP Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.03 is trading 63.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.54.
GuruFocus considers IDP Education to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IDPUF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 89.95% (40% below median its 10-year median of 149.03)
GF Value™: $5.54 vs. price of $2.03 (63.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 391% above the Education median (#108 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IDPUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IDP Education performs English language testing and student placement services globally, constituting 31% and 57% of fiscal 2025 group gross profit, respectively. Additionally, IDP operates English language schools, organizes education events, and delivers consultancy services to education institutions, which constitutes the remainder of group gross profit. Originally established in Australia as an aid body for Southeast Asia, today IDP operates one of the world's most widely accepted English language tests and one of the world's largest student placement services businesses, predominantly connecting prospective migrants from India and China to Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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