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Kier GroupKIERF 60 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 77.52% as of Dec. 2025, which is 131% above its 10-year median of 33.55. GuruFocus rates KIERF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.93. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,782 Construction companies, Kier Group ranks better than 87.21% 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. Kier Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 77.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kier Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
KIERF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -272.26 Med: 33.55 Max: 148.68
Current: 94.32
During the past 13 years, Kier Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 148.68%. The lowest was -272.26%. And the median was 33.55%.
KIERF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 87.21% of 1782
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 19.56
vs KIERF: 94.32
Kier Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Kier Group (OTCPK:KIERF) 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.
Kier Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kier Group'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.
KIERF vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kier Group'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.
Kier Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kier Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kier Group'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 77.52% mean?
Kier Group (KIERF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 77.52% 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 Kier Group and its competitors. This is 131% above median its historical median of 33.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Kier Group ranks #228 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Kier Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Kier Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 77.52% is 131% above median its 10-year median of 33.55. The Construction industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.56. Kier Group's value of 77.52% is 296.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kier Group ranks #228 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kier Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kier Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kier Group ranks #228 out of 1782 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Kier Group in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.56. Kier Group's value of 77.52% is 296.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 33.55 vs. the industry median of 19.56, Kier Group 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 Construction company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Construction companies is 19.56, based on 1,782 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. Kier Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 77.52% is 296.3% 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 Kier Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kier Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 77.52%, which is 131% above median its own 10-year median of 33.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kier Group stock overvalued right now?
Kier Group (KIERF) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 77.52%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.93, compared to a current price of $2.75 — trading 42.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 77.52%, which is 131% above median its 10-year median of 33.55 and 296.3% above the Construction industry median of 19.56. Kier Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Kier Group (KIERF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 77.52% 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 Kier Group (KIERF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kier Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.75 is trading 42.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.93.
Key valuation signals for KIERF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 77.52% (131% above median its 10-year median of 33.55)
GF Value™: $1.93 vs. price of $2.75 (42.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 296.3% above the Construction median (#228 of 1782)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KIERF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kier Group PLC is a construction, services and property company that builds and maintains projects for various sectors. Its design and engineering capabilities meet the specifications for public and private customers. The construction segment works in both the public and private sectors through local bases and offers national coverage for its clients. The infrastructure services segment is focused on four main markets: highways, utilities, infrastructure, and rail. The property segment, which invests and develops schemes and sites across the United Kingdom and the last segment is corporate segment. Kier plans to divest from this segment to free up capital for the other segments. The U.K. accounts majority of its revenue, with the rest split among the Americas, Middle East, and Far East.
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