LNZA (LanzaTech Global) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -127.05% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LNZA LanzaTech Global Inc LNZA
53 GF Score
Price $6.33
GF Value $61.63
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is LanzaTech Global ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

LanzaTech Global LNZA +7.85% 53 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -127.05% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LNZA with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Waste Management companies, LanzaTech Global ranks worse than 92.62% 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. LanzaTech Global's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -127.05%.

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

LNZA' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -313.85   Med: -255.97   Max: -163.08
Current: -163.08

During the past 6 years, LanzaTech Global's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -163.08%. The lowest was -313.85%. And the median was -255.97%.

LNZA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
92.62% of 244 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 11.48 vs LNZA: -163.08

LanzaTech Global's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 2.30% per year.


LanzaTech Global  (NAS:LNZA) 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.


LanzaTech Global ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


LanzaTech Global ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LanzaTech Global'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.

LanzaTech Global ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

LanzaTech Global Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -270.54 -283.59 -313.85 -241.39 -196.35

LanzaTech Global Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -253.93 -310.94 -186.71 -2.55 -127.05

LNZA vs ENGS, QRHC, YDDL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, LanzaTech Global'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.


LanzaTech Global ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, LanzaTech Global's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LanzaTech Global 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: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(9.527 + 3.113 + 7.343) - (22.99 + 0.423 + 4.134)
=-7.564

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(10.557 + 0 + 10.86) - (23.313 + 0.74 + 0.0060000000000038)
=-2.642

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-39.244/( ( (31.506 + max(-7.564, 0)) + (30.269 + max(-2.642, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-39.244/( ( 31.506 + 30.269 )/ 2 )
=-39.244/30.8875
=-127.05 %

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 -127.05% mean?
LanzaTech Global (LNZA) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -127.05% 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 LanzaTech Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #226 out of 244 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 92.6%.
Is LanzaTech Global's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
LanzaTech Global's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -127.05%. Based on the distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #226 out of 244 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LanzaTech Global has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LanzaTech Global's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ENGS and QRHC?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #226 out of 244 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places LanzaTech Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.48. 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 Waste Management company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Waste Management companies is 11.48, based on 244 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 LanzaTech Global and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LanzaTech Global's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -127.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LanzaTech Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global (LNZA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.63, compared to a current price of $6.33 — trading 89.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -127.05%. LanzaTech Global's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -127.05% 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.33 is trading 89.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $61.63. GuruFocus considers LanzaTech Global to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LNZA:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -127.05%
  • GF Value™: $61.63 vs. price of $6.33 (89.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs

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


LanzaTech Global Business Description

Address 8045 Lamon Avenue, Suite 400, Skokie, IL, USA, 60077
LanzaTech Global Inc is a provider of carbon management and conversion technologies, focused on transforming waste materials into high-value fuels, chemicals, and critical industrial inputs. Its mission is to drive energy resilience, industrial competitiveness, and supply chain security by leveraging scalable biotechnology solutions to maximize the value of domestic resources. The company operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, and Australia, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
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