ISS ASISFFF 64 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 145.76% as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 108.18. GuruFocus rates ISFFF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.14. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,080 Business Services companies, ISS AS ranks better than 83.52% 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. ISS AS's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 145.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ISS AS's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
ISFFF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -117.93 Med: 108.18 Max: 221.54
Current: 121.07
During the past 13 years, ISS AS's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 221.54%. The lowest was -117.93%. And the median was 108.18%.
ISFFF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 83.52% of 1080
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 20.91
vs ISFFF: 121.07
ISS AS's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
ISS AS (OTCPK:ISFFF) 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 ISS AS'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.
ISFFF vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, ISS AS'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.
ISS AS ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ISS AS's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ISS AS'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 145.76% mean?
ISS AS (ISFFF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 145.76% 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 ISS AS and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 108.18. According to the industry distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #178 out of 1080 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is ISS AS's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
ISS AS's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 145.76% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 108.18. The Business Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.91. ISS AS's value of 145.76% is 597.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #178 out of 1080 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ISS AS has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ISS AS's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #178 out of 1080 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places ISS AS in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.91. ISS AS's value of 145.76% is 597.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 108.18 vs. the industry median of 20.91, ISS AS 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 Business Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 20.91, based on 1,080 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. ISS AS's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 145.76% is 597.1% 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 ISS AS and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ISS AS's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 145.76%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 108.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ISS AS stock overvalued right now?
ISS AS (ISFFF) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 145.76%. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.14, compared to a current price of $30.50 — trading 68.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 145.76%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 108.18 and 597.1% above the Business Services industry median of 20.91. ISS AS's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 ISS AS (ISFFF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 145.76% 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 ISS AS (ISFFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISS AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.50 is trading 68.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.14.
Key valuation signals for ISFFF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 145.76% (35% above median its 10-year median of 108.18)
GF Value™: $18.14 vs. price of $30.50 (68.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 597.1% above the Business Services median (#178 of 1080)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISFFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ISS AS is a provider of workplace and facility service solutions with a focus on cleaning, property, catering, support, security, and facility management. It has four segments: Financial services, Professional services, Technology, and Life sciences. Its core services offered to customers consist of cleaning, food, technical, and workplace services. Revenue is mainly generated in European end markets, with the majority earned in the United Kingdom.
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