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. Professional Diversity Network's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4,494.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Professional Diversity Network's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
IPDN'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9319.44 Med: -1403.39 Max: -605.24
Current: -3704.68
During the past 13 years, Professional Diversity Network's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -605.24%. The lowest was -9319.44%. And the median was -1403.39%.
IPDN's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 98.89% of 1081
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 20.97
vs IPDN: -3704.68
Professional Diversity Network (NAS:IPDN) 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.
* 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.
Professional Diversity Network ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
IPDN vs GLXG, RLBY, GXXM: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Professional Diversity Network'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.
Professional Diversity Network ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Professional Diversity Network's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Professional Diversity Network's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Professional Diversity Network 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 -4,494.55% mean?
Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -4,494.55% 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 Professional Diversity Network and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #1069 out of 1081 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is Professional Diversity Network's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Professional Diversity Network's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -4,494.55%. Based on the distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #1069 out of 1081 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Professional Diversity Network has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Professional Diversity Network's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to GLXG and RLBY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #1069 out of 1081 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Professional Diversity Network in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.97. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 20.97, based on 1,081 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 Professional Diversity Network and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Professional Diversity Network's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -4,494.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Professional Diversity Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.31, compared to a current price of $0.67 — trading 48.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -4,494.55%. Professional Diversity Network's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Professional Diversity Network (IPDN), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -4,494.55% 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 Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.67 is trading 48.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.31.
GuruFocus considers Professional Diversity Network to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IPDN:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -4,494.55%
GF Value™: $1.31 vs. price of $0.67 (48.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Professional Diversity Network Business Description
Professional Diversity Network Inc provides access to networking, training, educational, and employment services to its registered users. It has three operating segments: the TalentAlly Network segment, which maintains and operates job board software and hosts career fairs; the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) segment, which is a women-only professional networking organization; the RemoteMore segment; and Corporate Overhead. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the TalentAlly Network Segment.
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