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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. Mercia Asset Management's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1,548.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercia Asset Management's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MERC'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4015.3 Med: -204.5 Max: 5293.62
Current: -652.44
During the past 13 years, Mercia Asset Management's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 5293.62%. The lowest was -4015.30%. And the median was -204.50%.
LSE:MERC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 87.1% of 628
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 63.03
vs LSE:MERC: -652.44
Mercia Asset Management's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
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.
Mercia Asset Management ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Mercia Asset Management ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercia Asset Management'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.
LSE:MERC vs BLK, BX, KKR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Mercia Asset Management'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.
Mercia Asset Management ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mercia Asset Management's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercia Asset Management'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 two times the semi-annual (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 -1,548.23% mean?
Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -1,548.23% 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 Mercia Asset Management and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercia Asset Management ranks #547 out of 628 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is Mercia Asset Management's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Mercia Asset Management's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1,548.23%. Based on the distribution chart, Mercia Asset Management ranks #547 out of 628 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mercia Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercia Asset Management's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mercia Asset Management ranks #547 out of 628 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Mercia Asset Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.03. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Asset Management companies is 63.03, based on 628 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 Mercia Asset Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercia Asset Management's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1,548.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercia Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.33, compared to a current price of £0.27 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1,548.23%. Mercia Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1,548.23% 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 Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercia Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.27 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.33.
GuruFocus considers Mercia Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MERC:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -1,548.23%
GF Value™: £0.33 vs. price of £0.27 (19.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MERC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercia Asset Management PLC is a specialist asset manager focusing on supporting regional SMEs. The company provides capital across its four asset classes proprietary balance sheet capital, venture capital, private equity, and debt. The company initially nurtures businesses via its third-party funds under management and then, over time, provides further funding to the companies by deploying direct investment follow-on capital from its balance sheet. It has more than eight offices in the UK region, approx. 20 university partnerships and extensive personal networks, providing it with access to high-quality deal flow.
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