Hi-Tech LubricantsKAR:HTL -3.43%78 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 24.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 15.78. GuruFocus rates KAR:HTL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨70.60 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Oil & Gas companies, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks better than 70.41% 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. Hi-Tech Lubricants's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hi-Tech Lubricants's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:HTL'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.29 Med: 15.78 Max: 50.5
Current: 17.4
During the past 11 years, Hi-Tech Lubricants's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 50.50%. The lowest was 4.29%. And the median was 15.78%.
KAR:HTL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 70.41% of 997
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 8.55
vs KAR:HTL: 17.40
Hi-Tech Lubricants's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -7.30% 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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Hi-Tech Lubricants ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Tech Lubricants'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.
KAR:HTL vs VLO, MPC, PSX: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Hi-Tech Lubricants'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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hi-Tech Lubricants's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Tech Lubricants'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 24.55% mean?
Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 24.55% 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 15.78. Over the past decade, Hi-Tech Lubricants' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 4.29 to 50.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks #295 out of 997 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Hi-Tech Lubricants' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Hi-Tech Lubricants' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 24.55% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 15.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.29 to a high of 50.50. The Oil & Gas industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.55. Hi-Tech Lubricants' value of 24.55% is 187.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks #295 out of 997 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hi-Tech Lubricants has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Tech Lubricants' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks #295 out of 997 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Hi-Tech Lubricants in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.55. Hi-Tech Lubricants' value of 24.55% is 187.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Tech Lubricants' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 4.29 to 50.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.78 vs. the industry median of 8.55, Hi-Tech Lubricants 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Oil & Gas companies is 8.55, based on 997 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. Hi-Tech Lubricants's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 24.55% is 187.1% 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Tech Lubricants's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 24.55%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 15.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Tech Lubricants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨70.60, compared to a current price of ₨45.92 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 24.55%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 15.78 and 187.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 8.55. Hi-Tech Lubricants' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 24.55% 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Tech Lubricants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨45.92 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨70.60.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Tech Lubricants to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:HTL:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 24.55% (56% above median its 10-year median of 15.78)
GF Value™: ₨70.60 vs. price of ₨45.92 (35% below fair value)
Industry Position: 187.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#295 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:HTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hi-Tech Lubricants Ltd is a company whose principal activity is to procure and distribute lubricants and petroleum products. It serves Automotive, Industrial and Marine sectors. It has three reportable segments being Lubricants, polymer and Petroleum products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from petroleum products.
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