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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. Former BL Stores's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2024 was -36.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Former BL Stores's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HN5's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 13.705 * Ranked among companies with meaningful ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % only.
Former BL Stores's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Former BL Stores (LTS:0HN5) 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.
Former BL Stores ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Former BL Stores ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Former BL Stores'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:0HN5 vs WMT, COST, TGT: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Former BL Stores'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.
Former BL Stores ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Former BL Stores's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Former BL Stores's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Former BL Stores 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:
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 (Jul. 2024) 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 -36.48% mean?
Former BL Stores (LTS:0HN5) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -36.48% as of Jul. 2024. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Former BL Stores and its competitors.
Is Former BL Stores' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Former BL Stores' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -36.48%. Overall, Former BL Stores has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Former BL Stores' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to WMT and COST?
Former BL Stores' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -36.48% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.71. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.71, based on 310 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 Former BL Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Former BL Stores's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -36.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Former BL Stores stock overvalued right now?
Former BL Stores (LTS:0HN5) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -36.48%. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -36.48%. Former BL Stores' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Former BL Stores (LTS:0HN5), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -36.48% as of Jul. 2024. 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.
Former BL Stores Inc, formerly Big Lots Inc is principally engaged in operating discount retail stores. The company provides a broad range of merchandise, including food, consumables, soft home products, hard home products, furniture, electronics and accessories, and seasonal products. The company sources the merchandise from traditional and close-out channels. In addition to merchandise, the company sells gift cards, issues merchandise credits, and more. The company operates stores throughout the United States, with around one-third of its stores in California, Texas, Ohio, and Florida.
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