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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. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:SPEC'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.55 Med: 10.76 Max: 16.3
Current: 12.98
During the past 13 years, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 16.30%. The lowest was -13.55%. And the median was 10.76%.
KUW:SPEC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 54.35% of 563
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 14.68
vs KUW:SPEC: 12.98
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) 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.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
KUW:SPEC vs HON, MMM: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC'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.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC 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 14.78% mean?
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.78% 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 10.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #306 out of 563 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.78% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 10.76. The Conglomerates industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.68. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's value of 14.78% is 0.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #306 out of 563 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #306 out of 563 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.68. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's value of 14.78% is 0.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.76 vs. the industry median of 14.68, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Conglomerates companies is 14.68, based on 563 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. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.78% is 0.7% 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.78%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 10.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.20, compared to a current price of KWD0.24 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.78%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 10.76 and 0.7% above the Conglomerates industry median of 14.68. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.78% 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.24 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.20.
GuruFocus considers Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:SPEC:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 14.78% (37% above median its 10-year median of 10.76)
GF Value™: KWD0.20 vs. price of KWD0.24 (21.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.7% above the Conglomerates median (#306 of 563)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:SPEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Business Description
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC is a diversified company operating various businesses. It is engaged in manufacturing and importing special construction chemicals and waterproofing systems with all necessary support and services. It is also involved in trading, manufacturing of construction materials and chemicals, and providing contracting and construction services. Additionally, the company has diversified its investments in the real estate and energy sectors through its subsidiaries. The Group generates maximum revenue from its general trading, marine, contracting, and construction activities, followed by its Oil and gas and Real estate activities. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Kuwait and also has its presence in other Gulf countries.
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