Lifco ABLFCBY 77 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 82.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 91.82. GuruFocus rates LFCBY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 560 Conglomerates companies, Lifco AB ranks better than 92.14% 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. Lifco AB's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 82.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifco AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
LFCBY'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 80.17 Med: 91.82 Max: 113.26
Current: 85.47
During the past 13 years, Lifco AB's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 113.26%. The lowest was 80.17%. And the median was 91.82%.
LFCBY's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 92.14% of 560
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 14.73
vs LFCBY: 85.47
Lifco AB's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -2.50% per year.
Lifco AB (OTCPK:LFCBY) 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.
The historical data trend for Lifco AB'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.
LFCBY vs HON, MMM: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Lifco AB'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.
Lifco AB ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Lifco AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifco AB'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 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 82.11% mean?
Lifco AB (LFCBY) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 82.11% 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 Lifco AB and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 91.82. Over the past decade, Lifco AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 80.17 to 113.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifco AB ranks #44 out of 560 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Lifco AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Lifco AB's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 82.11% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 91.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 80.17 to a high of 113.26. The Conglomerates industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.73. Lifco AB's value of 82.11% is 457.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifco AB ranks #44 out of 560 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lifco AB has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifco AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Lifco AB ranks #44 out of 560 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Lifco AB in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.73. Lifco AB's value of 82.11% is 457.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifco AB's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 80.17 to 113.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 91.82 vs. the industry median of 14.73, Lifco AB 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 14.73, based on 560 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. Lifco AB's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 82.11% is 457.4% 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 Lifco AB and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifco AB's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 82.11%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 91.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifco AB (LFCBY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.94, compared to a current price of $16.60 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 82.11%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 91.82 and 457.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 14.73. Lifco AB's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Lifco AB (LFCBY), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 82.11% 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 Lifco AB (LFCBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifco AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.60 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.94.
GuruFocus considers Lifco AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LFCBY:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 82.11% (11% below median its 10-year median of 91.82)
GF Value™: $17.94 vs. price of $16.60 (7.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 457.4% above the Conglomerates median (#44 of 560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LFCBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifco AB owns niche subsidiaries in a variety of industries, with a focus on three business areas: dental, demolition and tools, and systems solutions. The dental business supplies consumables, equipment, and technical service to dentists. The demolition and tools business manufactures and sells equipment for the construction and demolition industry, including demolition robots and crane attachments. The systems solutions business provides interiors for service vehicles, contract manufacturing, environmental technology, sawmill equipment, and construction materials. The Group's material revenue streams arising from the sale of goods comprise sales of dental products, tools and machinery, infrastructure products, environmental technology, special products, and transportation products.
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