1Spatial (LSE:SPA) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 0.69% (As of Jul. 2025)


LSE:SPA 1Spatial PLC LSE:SPA
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GF Value £0.63
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What is 1Spatial ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

1Spatial LSE:SPA 28 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.69% as of Jul. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:SPA with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.63. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,811 Software companies, 1Spatial ranks better than 63.18% 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. 1Spatial's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 0.69%.

The historical rank and industry rank for 1Spatial's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:SPA' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1181.08   Med: -58.36   Max: 82.14
Current: 54.85

During the past 13 years, 1Spatial's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 82.14%. The lowest was -1181.08%. And the median was -58.36%.

LSE:SPA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
63.18% of 2811 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 19.63 vs LSE:SPA: 54.85

1Spatial's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


1Spatial  (LSE:SPA) 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.


1Spatial ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


1Spatial ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 1Spatial'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.

1Spatial ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

1Spatial Annual Data
Trend Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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1Spatial Semi-Annual Data
Jan16 Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25
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 -32.55 202.01 10.88 111.19 0.69

LSE:SPA vs SHOP, UBER, CRM: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, 1Spatial'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.


1Spatial ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, 1Spatial's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 1Spatial's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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1Spatial 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: Jan. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(4.692 + 0 + 3.5527136788005E-15) - (8.278 + 0 + 7.165)
=-10.751

Working Capital(Q: Jul. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(3.653 + 0 + 0) - (8.871 + 0 + 6.888)
=-12.106

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1Spatial for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jul. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jan. 2025  Q: Jul. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=0.01/( ( (1.456 + max(-10.751, 0)) + (1.441 + max(-12.106, 0)) )/ 2 )
=0.01/( ( 1.456 + 1.441 )/ 2 )
=0.01/1.4485
=0.69 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jul. 2025) 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 0.69% mean?
1Spatial (LSE:SPA) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.69% as of Jul. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on 1Spatial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 1Spatial ranks #1035 out of 2811 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is 1Spatial's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
1Spatial's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.69%. The Software industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.63. 1Spatial's value of 0.69% is 96.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 1Spatial ranks #1035 out of 2811 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, 1Spatial has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 1Spatial's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SHOP and UBER?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, 1Spatial ranks #1035 out of 2811 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts 1Spatial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.63. 1Spatial's value of 0.69% is 96.5% below this benchmark. 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 Software company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Software companies is 19.63, based on 2,811 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. 1Spatial's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.69% is 96.5% below 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 1Spatial and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 1Spatial's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 1Spatial stock overvalued right now?
1Spatial (LSE:SPA) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.69%. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.63, compared to a current price of £0.73 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.69% and 96.5% below the Software industry median of 19.63. 1Spatial's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 7 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 1Spatial (LSE:SPA), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.69% as of Jul. 2025. 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 1Spatial (LSE:SPA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 1Spatial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.73 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.63.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SPA:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 0.69%
  • GF Value™: £0.63 vs. price of £0.73 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.5% below the Software median (#1035 of 2811)

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


1Spatial Business Description

Address Denny End Road, Unit F7, Stirling House, Cambridge Innovation Park, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR, CB25 9PB
1Spatial PLC is engaged in providing Location Master Data Management (LMDM) software, solutions, and business applications. The company serves various industries such as Utilities, Government, Transportation and Infrastructure, Defence, and Engineering. Its product includes 1Integrate, 1Generalise, FME, Geocortex, and others. The company's geographical segments are UK/Ireland, Europe, United States, and Australia.
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