NOV (MEX:NOV) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 5.69% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:NOV NOV Inc MEX:NOV
71 GF Score
Price MXN313.00
GF Value MXN299.98
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is NOV ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

NOV MEX:NOV 71 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.69% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:NOV with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN299.98. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Oil & Gas companies, NOV ranks better than 51.2% 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. NOV's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.69%.

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

MEX:NOV' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -116.26   Med: -1.03   Max: 21.46
Current: 8.85

During the past 13 years, NOV's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 21.46%. The lowest was -116.26%. And the median was -1.03%.

MEX:NOV's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
51.2% of 998 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 8.505 vs MEX:NOV: 8.85

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


NOV  (MEX:NOV) 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.


NOV ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


NOV ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NOV'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.

NOV ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

NOV 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 -4.41 8.68 16.25 23.70 10.47

NOV 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 13.14 11.84 8.44 8.34 5.69

MEX:NOV vs AROC, WFRD, KGS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, NOV'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.


NOV ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, NOV's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


MEX:NOV
71GF Score
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NOV 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)
=(30627.696 + 32392.254 + 3096.981) - (25712.14 + 10173.221 + 5077.606)
=25153.964

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(30006.413 + 33793.28 + 3732.769) - (25660.532 + 10368.803 + 3444.245)
=28058.882

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of NOV 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 )
=4111.456/( ( (45950.546 + max(25153.964, 0)) + (45460.437 + max(28058.882, 0)) )/ 2 )
=4111.456/( ( 71104.51 + 73519.319 )/ 2 )
=4111.456/72311.9145
=5.69 %

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 5.69% mean?
NOV (MEX:NOV) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 5.69% 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 NOV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #487 out of 998 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is NOV's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
NOV's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.69%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.51. NOV's value of 5.69% is 33.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NOV ranks #487 out of 998 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NOV has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NOV's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to AROC and WFRD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #487 out of 998 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts NOV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.51. NOV's value of 5.69% is 33.1% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Oil & Gas companies is 8.51, based on 998 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. NOV's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 5.69% is 33.1% 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 NOV and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NOV's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NOV stock overvalued right now?
NOV (MEX:NOV) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 5.69%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN299.98, compared to a current price of MXN313.00 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.69% and 33.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 8.51. NOV's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 NOV (MEX:NOV), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.69% 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 NOV (MEX:NOV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NOV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN313.00 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN299.98.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NOV:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 5.69%
  • GF Value™: MXN299.98 vs. price of MXN313.00 (4.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#487 of 998)

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


NOV Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 10353 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX, USA, 77042-4103
NOV (formerly National Oilwell Varco) designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of equipment and components supplying the oil and gas industry, including rig equipment, downhole tools, drill pipe, and well casing. NOV's customers include major integrated oil companies, national oil companies, independent oil and gas companies, and drilling contractors. Its operations are organized into two reportable segments: energy products and services and energy equipment. NOV operates on a global scale, with international markets contributing nearly two-thirds of its annual revenue.
71GF Score

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