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KAPJSE:KAP -4.59%75 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 16.15. GuruFocus rates JSE:KAP with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 563 Conglomerates companies, KAP ranks worse than 70.16% 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. KAP's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KAP's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:KAP'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.61 Med: 16.15 Max: 26.69
Current: 6.78
During the past 13 years, KAP's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 26.69%. The lowest was -11.61%. And the median was 16.15%.
JSE:KAP's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 70.16% of 563
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 14.68
vs JSE:KAP: 6.78
KAP's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
KAP (JSE:KAP) 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 KAP'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.
JSE:KAP vs HON, MMM: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, KAP'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.
KAP ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, KAP's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KAP'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 12.80% mean?
KAP (JSE:KAP) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.80% 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 KAP and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 16.15. According to the industry distribution chart, KAP ranks #395 out of 563 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is KAP's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
KAP's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.80% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 16.15. The Conglomerates industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.68. KAP's value of 12.80% is 12.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KAP ranks #395 out of 563 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KAP has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAP's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, KAP ranks #395 out of 563 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places KAP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.68. KAP's value of 12.80% is 12.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.15 vs. the industry median of 14.68, KAP has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Conglomerates companies is 14.68, based on 563 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. KAP's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.80% is 12.8% below 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 KAP and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAP's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.80%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 16.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KAP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP (JSE:KAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.63, compared to a current price of R2.70 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.80%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 16.15 and 12.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 14.68. KAP's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 KAP (JSE:KAP), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.80% 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 KAP (JSE:KAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R2.70 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.63.
GuruFocus considers KAP to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:KAP:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 12.80% (21% below median its 10-year median of 16.15)
GF Value™: R2.63 vs. price of R2.70 (2.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.8% below the Conglomerates median (#395 of 563)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:KAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KAP Ltd is a diversified group consisting of industrial, chemical, and logistics businesses, and road safety segments in sub-Saharan Africa. It operates through the following segments: PG Bison, Safripol, Unitrans, Feltex, Restonic, Optix, and Corporate. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Unitrans segment which is involved in a supply chain and operational services business providing customized solutions to customers in a diverse range of sectors, including consumer, agriculture, petrochemical, mining, and passenger transport.
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