Libstar HoldingsJSE:LBR +1.20%77 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 13.10. GuruFocus rates JSE:LBR with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,971 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Libstar Holdings ranks worse than 59.41% 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. Libstar Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Libstar Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:LBR'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.48 Med: 13.1 Max: 34.71
Current: 8.57
During the past 12 years, Libstar Holdings's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 34.71%. The lowest was 3.48%. And the median was 13.10%.
JSE:LBR's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 59.41% of 1971
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs JSE:LBR: 8.57
Libstar Holdings's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -12.00% 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.
Libstar Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Libstar Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Libstar Holdings'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:LBR vs KHC, GIS, HRL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Libstar Holdings'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.
Libstar Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Libstar Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Libstar Holdings'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 5.79% mean?
Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 5.79% 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 Libstar Holdings and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 13.10. Over the past decade, Libstar Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 3.48 to 34.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #1171 out of 1971 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Libstar Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Libstar Holdings' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 5.79% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 13.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.48 to a high of 34.71. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Libstar Holdings' value of 5.79% is 51.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #1171 out of 1971 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Libstar Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Libstar Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #1171 out of 1971 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Libstar Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Libstar Holdings' value of 5.79% is 51.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Libstar Holdings' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 3.48 to 34.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.10 vs. the industry median of 11.99, Libstar Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.99, based on 1,971 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. Libstar Holdings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 5.79% is 51.7% 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 Libstar Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Libstar Holdings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.79%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 13.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Libstar Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.23, compared to a current price of R4.20 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.79%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 13.10 and 51.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.99. Libstar Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.79% 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R4.20 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R4.23.
GuruFocus considers Libstar Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LBR:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 5.79% (56% below median its 10-year median of 13.10)
GF Value™: R4.23 vs. price of R4.20 (0.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1171 of 1971)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LBR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Libstar Holdings Ltd is a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of branded and private-label consumer packaged goods. Its portfolio comprises: Perishable Products, such as dairy, meat, fresh mushrooms, and convenience meals; Ambient Products that include dry and wet condiments, meal ingredients, baked goods, snacks, and spreads; and Household and Personal Care products. Products are sold in South Africa and globally across four channels (Retail and wholesale, Food service, Exports, and Industrial and contract manufacturing). The company's operating segment includes Perishable Products, Ambient Products, and Household and Personal Care Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Ambient Products. The company's manufacturing facilities are situated in South Africa.
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