Judges ScientificJSCIF 76 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 60.16. GuruFocus rates JSCIF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $128.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,493 Hardware companies, Judges Scientific ranks better than 71.68% 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. Judges Scientific's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Judges Scientific's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
JSCIF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.38 Med: 60.16 Max: 112.46
Current: 23.65
During the past 13 years, Judges Scientific's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 112.46%. The lowest was 10.38%. And the median was 60.16%.
JSCIF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 71.68% of 2493
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 10.35
vs JSCIF: 23.65
Judges Scientific's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -18.70% 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.
Judges Scientific ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Judges Scientific ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Judges Scientific'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.
JSCIF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Judges Scientific'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.
Judges Scientific ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Judges Scientific's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Judges Scientific'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 15.86% mean?
Judges Scientific (JSCIF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.86% 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 Judges Scientific and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 60.16. Over the past decade, Judges Scientific's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 10.38 to 112.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #706 out of 2493 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Judges Scientific's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Judges Scientific's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.86% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 60.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.38 to a high of 112.46. The Hardware industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.35. Judges Scientific's value of 15.86% is 53.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #706 out of 2493 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Judges Scientific has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Judges Scientific's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #706 out of 2493 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Judges Scientific in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.35. Judges Scientific's value of 15.86% is 53.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Judges Scientific's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 10.38 to 112.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.16 vs. the industry median of 10.35, Judges Scientific 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 Hardware company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Hardware companies is 10.35, based on 2,493 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. Judges Scientific's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.86% is 53.2% 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 Judges Scientific and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Judges Scientific's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.86%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 60.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Judges Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific (JSCIF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $128.18, compared to a current price of $62.50 — trading 51.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.86%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 60.16 and 53.2% above the Hardware industry median of 10.35. Judges Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Judges Scientific (JSCIF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.86% 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 Judges Scientific (JSCIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $62.50 is trading 51.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $128.18.
GuruFocus considers Judges Scientific to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSCIF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 15.86% (74% below median its 10-year median of 60.16)
GF Value™: $128.18 vs. price of $62.50 (51.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.2% above the Hardware median (#706 of 2493)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSCIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Judges Scientific PLC is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and sale of scientific instruments. The company operates in two main segments namely Materials Sciences and Vacuum. The firm specializes in the acquisition and development of a portfolio of scientific instrument businesses. The company has operational footprints across the United Kingdom, the Rest of Europe, North America, and the Rest of the world.
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