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Novem GroupLTS:0ABP 59 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 35.96. GuruFocus rates LTS:0ABP with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,332 Vehicles & Parts companies, Novem Group ranks better than 73.5% 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. Novem Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Novem Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0ABP'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.87 Med: 35.96 Max: 43.67
Current: 21.87
During the past 6 years, Novem Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 43.67%. The lowest was 21.87%. And the median was 35.96%.
LTS:0ABP's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 73.5% of 1332
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 11.97
vs LTS:0ABP: 21.87
Novem Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -12.60% per year.
Novem Group (LTS:0ABP) 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.
Novem Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Novem Group'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.
LTS:0ABP vs ORLY, AZO: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Novem Group'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.
Novem Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Novem Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Novem Group'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 6.75% mean?
Novem Group (LTS:0ABP) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.75% 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 Novem Group and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 35.96. Over the past decade, Novem Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 21.87 to 43.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Novem Group ranks #353 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Novem Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Novem Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.75% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 35.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.87 to a high of 43.67. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.97. Novem Group's value of 6.75% is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novem Group ranks #353 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Novem Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novem Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Novem Group ranks #353 out of 1332 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Novem Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.97. Novem Group's value of 6.75% is 43.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Novem Group's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 21.87 to 43.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.96 vs. the industry median of 11.97, Novem Group has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 11.97, based on 1,332 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. Novem Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.75% is 43.6% 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 Novem Group and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novem Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.75%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 35.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novem Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novem Group (LTS:0ABP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.87, compared to a current price of €2.56 — trading 47.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.75%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 35.96 and 43.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 11.97. Novem Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Novem Group (LTS:0ABP), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.75% 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 Novem Group (LTS:0ABP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novem Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.56 is trading 47.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.87.
GuruFocus considers Novem Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0ABP:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 6.75% (81% below median its 10-year median of 35.96)
GF Value™: €4.87 vs. price of €2.56 (47.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#353 of 1332)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0ABP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Novem Group SA operates as a developer, supplier, and system supplier for trim parts and decorative functional elements in vehicle interiors. The products of the company are central consoles, dashboards, beltlines, and others. The company operates in three reportable geographical segments namely Europe, Americas, and Asia. The business activities of these segments include the production, processing, and sale of high-quality trims and decorative functional elements in vehicle interiors. The three reportable operating segments of the Group are Europe, Americas, and Asia.
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