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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. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:ALG'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.1 Med: 33.37 Max: 35.54
Current: 27.55
During the past 5 years, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 35.54%. The lowest was 19.10%. And the median was 33.37%.
KUW:ALG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 80.99% of 1331
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 12.07
vs KUW:ALG: 27.55
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) 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.
* 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.
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Annual Data
Trend
Dec21
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
19.10
23.68
35.54
33.50
33.37
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Quarterly Data
KUW:ALG vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC'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.
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
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 20.74% mean?
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 20.74% 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 33.37. Over the past decade, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 19.10 to 35.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks #253 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 20.74% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 33.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.10 to a high of 35.54. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.07. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's value of 20.74% is 71.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks #253 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks #253 out of 1331 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.07. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's value of 20.74% is 71.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 19.10 to 35.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.37 vs. the industry median of 12.07, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 12.07, based on 1,331 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. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 20.74% is 71.8% 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.74%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 33.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.96, compared to a current price of KWD0.92 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.74%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 33.37 and 71.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 12.07. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 2 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.74% 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.92 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.96.
GuruFocus considers Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ALG:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 20.74% (38% below median its 10-year median of 33.37)
GF Value™: KWD0.96 vs. price of KWD0.92 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#253 of 1331)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ALG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC is engaged in the automotive business, with activities including the sale and purchase of cars and spare parts, import and export of light and heavy vehicles, car rental services, maintenance of vehicles, trading of auto spare parts, and equipment rental and maintenance. The Group operates across three geographical segments, namely the State of Kuwait, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, with the State of Kuwait contributing the majority of its revenue.
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