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. Iovance Biotherapeutics's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -165.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iovance Biotherapeutics's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
IOVA'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4997.39 Med: -326.54 Max: -187.89
Current: -187.89
During the past 13 years, Iovance Biotherapeutics's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -187.89%. The lowest was -4997.39%. And the median was -326.54%.
IOVA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 55.36% of 1324
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -297.06
vs IOVA: -187.89
Iovance Biotherapeutics's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 9.00% 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.
Iovance Biotherapeutics ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Iovance Biotherapeutics ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iovance Biotherapeutics'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.
IOVA vs SNDX, GLUE, TYRA: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Iovance Biotherapeutics'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.
Iovance Biotherapeutics ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Iovance Biotherapeutics's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iovance Biotherapeutics'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 -165.09% mean?
Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -165.09% 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks #591 out of 1324 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is Iovance Biotherapeutics' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Iovance Biotherapeutics' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -165.09%. Based on the distribution chart, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks #591 out of 1324 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Iovance Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iovance Biotherapeutics' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SNDX and GLUE?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks #591 out of 1324 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Iovance Biotherapeutics in the upper half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics and its competitors. Iovance Biotherapeutics's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -165.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iovance Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.93, compared to a current price of $4.31 — trading 77.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -165.09%. Iovance Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 2 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -165.09% 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iovance Biotherapeutics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.31 is trading 77.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.93.
GuruFocus considers Iovance Biotherapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IOVA:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -165.09%
GF Value™: $18.93 vs. price of $4.31 (77.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IOVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the human immune system's ability to recognize and destroy diverse cancer cells using therapies personalized for each patient. The company is preparing for potential U.S. regulatory approvals and commercialization of the first autologous T-cell therapy to address a solid tumor cancer. It operates in one segment, focusing on innovating, developing, and commercializing therapies using its autologous TIL cell therapies for patients with solid tumor cancers. Geographically, the company operates in United States and Rest of the World.
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