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Kerry GroupKRYAY -0.71%73 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 35.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 34.56. GuruFocus rates KRYAY with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $92.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,979 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kerry Group ranks better than 82.82% 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. Kerry Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 35.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kerry Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
KRYAY'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.77 Med: 34.56 Max: 44.24
Current: 33.95
During the past 13 years, Kerry Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 44.24%. The lowest was 27.77%. And the median was 34.56%.
KRYAY's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 82.82% of 1979
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs KRYAY: 33.95
Kerry Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 1.00% per year.
Kerry Group (OTCPK:KRYAY) 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.
Kerry Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kerry 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.
KRYAY vs KHC, GIS, HRL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kerry 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.
Kerry Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kerry Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kerry 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 35.39% mean?
Kerry Group (KRYAY) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 35.39% 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 Kerry Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.56. Over the past decade, Kerry Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 27.77 to 44.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Kerry Group ranks #340 out of 1979 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Kerry Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Kerry Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 35.39% is near median its 10-year median of 34.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.77 to a high of 44.24. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Kerry Group's value of 35.39% is 195.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kerry Group ranks #340 out of 1979 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kerry Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kerry Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kerry Group ranks #340 out of 1979 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Kerry Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Kerry Group's value of 35.39% is 195.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kerry Group's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 27.77 to 44.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.56 vs. the industry median of 11.99, Kerry 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.99, based on 1,979 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. Kerry Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 35.39% is 195.2% 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 Kerry Group 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. Kerry Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 35.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kerry Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kerry Group (KRYAY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $92.73, compared to a current price of $95.19 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 35.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.56 and 195.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.99. Kerry Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Kerry Group (KRYAY), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 35.39% 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 Kerry Group (KRYAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kerry Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $95.19 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $92.73.
GuruFocus considers Kerry Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KRYAY:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 35.39% (near median its 10-year median of 34.56)
GF Value™: $92.73 vs. price of $95.19 (2.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 195.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#340 of 1979)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KRYAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kerry Group is a leading taste and ingredient technology company and an innovation partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. The company has more than 200 locations that supply clients in more than 50 countries. Its taste and nutrition unit earns around 67% of its revenue from developed countries and 33% from the developing world, servicing a wide range of sectors, such as meat, meals, snacks, dairy, drinks, and pharmaceuticals. Kerry has expanded through a combination of organic development and dozens of tuck-in acquisitions.
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