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Kromek GroupKRMKF +0.97%34 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.18% as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus rates KRMKF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,494 Hardware companies, Kromek Group ranks better than 89.17% 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. Kromek Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 30.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kromek Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
KRMKF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -72.69 Med: -25.79 Max: 56.58
Current: 56.58
During the past 13 years, Kromek Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 56.58%. The lowest was -72.69%. And the median was -25.79%.
KRMKF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 89.17% of 2494
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 10.435
vs KRMKF: 56.58
Kromek Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Kromek Group (OTCPK:KRMKF) 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.
Kromek Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Kromek Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kromek 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.
KRMKF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Kromek 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.
Kromek Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kromek Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kromek 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 (Oct. 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 30.18% mean?
Kromek Group (KRMKF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 30.18% as of Oct. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Kromek Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #270 out of 2494 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Kromek Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Kromek Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.18%. The Hardware industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.44. Kromek Group's value of 30.18% is 189.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #270 out of 2494 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kromek Group has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kromek Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #270 out of 2494 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Kromek Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.44. Kromek Group's value of 30.18% is 189.2% above this benchmark. 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 10.44, based on 2,494 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. Kromek Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 30.18% is 189.2% 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 Kromek Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kromek Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kromek Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kromek Group (KRMKF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.07, compared to a current price of $0.11 — trading 63.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.18% and 189.2% above the Hardware industry median of 10.44. Kromek Group's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 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 Kromek Group (KRMKF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.18% as of Oct. 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 Kromek Group (KRMKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kromek Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.11 is trading 63.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.07.
GuruFocus considers Kromek Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KRMKF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 30.18%
GF Value™: $0.07 vs. price of $0.11 (63.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 189.2% above the Hardware median (#270 of 2494)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KRMKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kromek Group PLC is the developer of radiation detectors based on cadmium zinc telluride, providing improved detection and characterization capabilities within the medical imaging, nuclear detection, and security screening markets. Based on its technology platforms, the company designs, develops, and produces X-ray and gamma-ray imaging and radiation detection products for the industrial and consumer markets. Some of its products include the TN15 thermal neutron detector, the SPEAR CZT-based radiation detector, the VTF voltage to frequency converter, the D3S NET networked radiation detector, and Photon-counting spectral CT. Its geographical segments include the United Kingdom, North America, Asia, Europe, and Other, of which the majority of the revenue comes from North America.
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