JBT MarelJBTM +1.58%84 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 32.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 45.30. GuruFocus rates JBTM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $155.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,060 Industrial Products companies, JBT Marel ranks better than 82.68% 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. JBT Marel's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for JBT Marel's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
JBTM'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.31 Med: 45.3 Max: 57.46
Current: 34.77
During the past 13 years, JBT Marel's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 57.46%. The lowest was 9.31%. And the median was 45.30%.
JBTM's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 82.68% of 3060
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.775
vs JBTM: 34.77
JBT Marel's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -20.30% 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.
The historical data trend for JBT Marel'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.
JBTM vs GTES, MIDD, NPO: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, JBT Marel'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.
JBT Marel ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, JBT Marel's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JBT Marel'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 32.28% mean?
JBT Marel (JBTM) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 32.28% 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 JBT Marel and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 45.30. Over the past decade, JBT Marel's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 9.31 to 57.46. According to the industry distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #530 out of 3060 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is JBT Marel's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
JBT Marel's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 32.28% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 45.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.31 to a high of 57.46. The Industrial Products industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.78. JBT Marel's value of 32.28% is 174.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #530 out of 3060 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JBT Marel has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBT Marel's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to GTES and MIDD?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #530 out of 3060 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places JBT Marel in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.78. JBT Marel's value of 32.28% is 174.1% above this benchmark. Historically, JBT Marel's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 9.31 to 57.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.30 vs. the industry median of 11.78, JBT Marel 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 Industrial Products company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Industrial Products companies is 11.78, based on 3,060 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. JBT Marel's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 32.28% is 174.1% 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 JBT Marel and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBT Marel's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 32.28%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 45.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBT Marel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel (JBTM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $155.38, compared to a current price of $143.50 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 32.28%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 45.30 and 174.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.78. JBT Marel's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 JBT Marel (JBTM), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 32.28% 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 JBT Marel (JBTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $143.50 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $155.38.
GuruFocus considers JBT Marel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JBTM:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 32.28% (29% below median its 10-year median of 45.30)
GF Value™: $155.38 vs. price of $143.50 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 174.1% above the Industrial Products median (#530 of 3060)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JBTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JBT Marel Corp operates through two reportable segments: Protein Solutions and Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions. The Protein Solutions segment includes businesses that provide solutions for the initial stage processing and harvesting of animal proteins, mainly focusing on poultry, pork, fish, and beef. The Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment includes businesses that offer solutions predominantly for downstream value-added preparation, preservation, and packaging of foods and beverages into ready-to-eat or drink products. This segment will also include capabilities for pet food, dairy, bakery, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and warehouse automation end markets. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment.
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