LEDS (SemiLEDs) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -66.66% (As of Feb. 2026)


LEDS SemiLEDs Corp LEDS
51 GF Score
Price $1.71
GF Value $6.01
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is SemiLEDs ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

SemiLEDs LEDS -6.04% 51 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -66.66% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates LEDS with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Semiconductors companies, SemiLEDs ranks worse than 90.07% 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. SemiLEDs's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -66.66%.

The historical rank and industry rank for SemiLEDs's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

LEDS' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -124.18   Med: -38.61   Max: -3.09
Current: -60.29

During the past 13 years, SemiLEDs's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -3.09%. The lowest was -124.18%. And the median was -38.61%.

LEDS's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
90.07% of 1027 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 8.09 vs LEDS: -60.29

SemiLEDs's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -37.00% per year.


SemiLEDs  (NAS:LEDS) 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.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


SemiLEDs ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


SemiLEDs ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SemiLEDs'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.

SemiLEDs ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

SemiLEDs Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -35.09 -32.88 -41.28 -39.07 -25.10

SemiLEDs Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 46.34 24.79 -118.63 -78.63 -66.66

LEDS vs PRSO, GUER, MOBX: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, SemiLEDs'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.


SemiLEDs ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SemiLEDs's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SemiLEDs's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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SemiLEDs 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:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

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.

Working Capital(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1.867 + 3.923 + 1.567) - (3.011 + 3.952 + 2.553)
=-2.159

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1.649 + 4.885 + 1.937) - (3.642 + 6.302 + 2.307)
=-3.78

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of SemiLEDs for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Nov. 2025  Q: Feb. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-2.324/( ( (3.573 + max(-2.159, 0)) + (3.4 + max(-3.78, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-2.324/( ( 3.573 + 3.4 )/ 2 )
=-2.324/3.4865
=-66.66 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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 -66.66% mean?
SemiLEDs (LEDS) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -66.66% as of Feb. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on SemiLEDs and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SemiLEDs ranks #925 out of 1027 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is SemiLEDs' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
SemiLEDs' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -66.66%. Based on the distribution chart, SemiLEDs ranks #925 out of 1027 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SemiLEDs has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SemiLEDs' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PRSO and GUER?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SemiLEDs ranks #925 out of 1027 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places SemiLEDs in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.09. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Semiconductors companies is 8.09, based on 1,027 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. 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 SemiLEDs and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SemiLEDs's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -66.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SemiLEDs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SemiLEDs (LEDS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.01, compared to a current price of $1.71 — trading 71.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -66.66%. SemiLEDs' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 SemiLEDs (LEDS), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -66.66% as of Feb. 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 SemiLEDs (LEDS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SemiLEDs stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.71 is trading 71.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.01. GuruFocus considers SemiLEDs to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LEDS:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -66.66%
  • GF Value™: $6.01 vs. price of $1.71 (71.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LEDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SemiLEDs Business Description

Address No.11 Ke Jung Road, 3rd Floor, Chu-Nan Site. Chu-Nan 350, Hsinchu Science Park, Miao-Li County, Miao-Li, TWN, 350
SemiLEDs Corp develops, manufactures, and sells light-emitting diode chips and LED components. The company's products include LED Chips, LED Components, and Lighting Products. Its products are used for general lighting applications, including street lights and commercial, industrial, system, and residential lighting; specialty industrial applications, such as ultraviolet, or Ultraviolet, curing of polymers, LED light therapy in medical/cosmetic applications, counterfeit detection, LED lighting for horticulture applications, architectural lighting and entertainment lighting. Substantial revenue is generated from the sale of LED components products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Japan.
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