LODE (Comstock) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -60.00% (As of Mar. 2026)


LODE Comstock Inc LODE
47 GF Score
Price $4.22
GF Value $0.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Comstock ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Comstock LODE -2.76% 47 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -60.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LODE with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,500 Metals & Mining companies, Comstock ranks worse than 69% 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. Comstock's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -60.00%.

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

LODE' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -242.5   Med: -53.89   Max: 116.7
Current: -75.57

During the past 13 years, Comstock's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 116.70%. The lowest was -242.50%. And the median was -53.89%.

LODE's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
69% of 2500 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -22.13 vs LODE: -75.57

Comstock's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Comstock  (AMEX:LODE) 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.


Comstock ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Comstock ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Comstock'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.

Comstock ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Comstock Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -176.88 -242.50 51.64 -159.13 -89.53

Comstock Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 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 Premium Member Only -86.46 -58.40 -92.39 -88.88 -60.00

LODE vs GORO, THMG, ACRG: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Comstock'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.


Comstock ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Comstock's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Comstock 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)
=(1.288 + 0 + 2.418) - (7.118 + 2.366 + 0)
=-5.778

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0.312 + 0 + 23.688) - (7.01 + 2.617 + 6.651)
=7.722

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Comstock 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 )
=-36.94/( ( (60.409 + max(-5.778, 0)) + (54.998 + max(7.722, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-36.94/( ( 60.409 + 62.72 )/ 2 )
=-36.94/61.5645
=-60.00 %

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 -60.00% mean?
Comstock (LODE) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -60.00% 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 Comstock and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Comstock ranks #1725 out of 2500 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Comstock's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Comstock's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -60.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Comstock ranks #1725 out of 2500 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Comstock has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Comstock's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to GORO and THMG?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Comstock ranks #1725 out of 2500 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Comstock in the lower half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Comstock and its competitors. Comstock's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -60.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Comstock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comstock (LODE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.73, compared to a current price of $4.22 — trading 478.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -60.00%. Comstock's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Comstock (LODE), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -60.00% 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 Comstock (LODE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comstock stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.22 is trading 478.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.73. GuruFocus considers Comstock to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LODE:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -60.00%
  • GF Value™: $0.73 vs. price of $4.22 (478.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Comstock Business Description

Other Exchanges GSP0:Germany
Address 117 American Flat Road, Virginia City, NV, USA, 89440
Comstock Inc commercializes technologies that convert underutilized waste and natural resources into clean energy and supporting products, including electrification, metals, and minerals from end-of-life solar panels. Its subsidiary focuses on producing renewable fuels from waste, energy crops, and woody biomass, supported by facilities in Wisconsin, pilot farms, a biorefinery site in Tulsa, and solar panel recycling operations in Nevada. The Company operates through two high-growth segments and a corporate segment, with its activities grouped into Metals, which generates the majority of revenue, Fuels, Mining, Strategic Investments, and Corporate Services.
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