JD Sports FashionJDSPY +6.80%86 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.99% as of Jan. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 27.26. GuruFocus rates JDSPY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.85 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, JD Sports Fashion ranks better than 58.54% 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. JD Sports Fashion's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 22.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for JD Sports Fashion's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
JDSPY'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.18 Med: 27.26 Max: 117.47
Current: 16.34
During the past 13 years, JD Sports Fashion's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 117.47%. The lowest was 16.18%. And the median was 27.26%.
JDSPY's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 58.54% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 11.525
vs JDSPY: 16.34
JD Sports Fashion's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -1.60% 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.
JD Sports Fashion ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
JD Sports Fashion ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JD Sports Fashion'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.
JDSPY vs TJX, ROST, BURL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, JD Sports Fashion'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.
JD Sports Fashion ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, JD Sports Fashion's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JD Sports Fashion'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 (Jan. 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 22.99% mean?
JD Sports Fashion (JDSPY) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.99% as of Jan. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on JD Sports Fashion and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 27.26. Over the past decade, JD Sports Fashion's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 16.18 to 117.47. According to the industry distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #466 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is JD Sports Fashion's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
JD Sports Fashion's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.99% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 27.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.18 to a high of 117.47. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.53. JD Sports Fashion's value of 22.99% is 99.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #466 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JD Sports Fashion has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JD Sports Fashion's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #466 out of 1124 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts JD Sports Fashion in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.53. JD Sports Fashion's value of 22.99% is 99.5% above this benchmark. Historically, JD Sports Fashion's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 16.18 to 117.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.26 vs. the industry median of 11.53, JD Sports Fashion 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 11.53, based on 1,124 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. JD Sports Fashion's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.99% is 99.5% 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 JD Sports Fashion and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JD Sports Fashion's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.99%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 27.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JD Sports Fashion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion (JDSPY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.85, compared to a current price of $1.10 — trading 40.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.99%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 27.26 and 99.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 11.53. JD Sports Fashion's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 JD Sports Fashion (JDSPY), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.99% as of Jan. 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 JD Sports Fashion (JDSPY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.10 is trading 40.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.85.
GuruFocus considers JD Sports Fashion to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JDSPY:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 22.99% (16% below median its 10-year median of 27.26)
GF Value™: $1.85 vs. price of $1.10 (40.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#466 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JDSPY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JD Sports Fashion PLC is a U.K. retailer of branded sportswear and fashionwear. The company has stores in the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, and outside Europe. The offering includes international brands, such as Adidas, Nike, and The North Face, and own-brand labels, such as McKenzie, Carbrini, Supply & Demand, and The Duffer of St George. The store network consists of various shops: Size?, Footpatrol, Chausport, Sprinter, Scotts, Tessuti, Cloggs, Mainline, and Ultimate Outdoors, among others. Stores are specialized: Footpatrol is a sneaker provider; Size? offers footwear, apparel, and accessories; and Chausport operates throughout France selling international footwear brands, such as Nike.
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