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Sprouts Farmers MarketMIL:1SFM 71 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 22.47. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SFM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €85.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks better than 79.03% 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. Sprouts Farmers Market's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sprouts Farmers Market's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1SFM'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.51 Med: 22.47 Max: 38.75
Current: 25.95
During the past 13 years, Sprouts Farmers Market's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 38.75%. The lowest was 17.51%. And the median was 22.47%.
MIL:1SFM's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 79.03% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 13.545
vs MIL:1SFM: 25.95
Sprouts Farmers Market's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 4.50% 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.
Sprouts Farmers Market ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Sprouts Farmers Market ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sprouts Farmers Market'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.
MIL:1SFM vs ACI, WMK, IMKTA: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Sprouts Farmers Market'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.
Sprouts Farmers Market ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sprouts Farmers Market's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprouts Farmers Market'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 30.90% mean?
Sprouts Farmers Market (MIL:1SFM) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 30.90% 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 Sprouts Farmers Market and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 22.47. Over the past decade, Sprouts Farmers Market's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 17.51 to 38.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #65 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Sprouts Farmers Market's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Sprouts Farmers Market's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 30.90% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 22.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.51 to a high of 38.75. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.55. Sprouts Farmers Market's value of 30.90% is 128.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #65 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sprouts Farmers Market has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprouts Farmers Market's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ACI and WMK?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #65 out of 310 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Sprouts Farmers Market in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.55. Sprouts Farmers Market's value of 30.90% is 128.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sprouts Farmers Market's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 17.51 to 38.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.47 vs. the industry median of 13.55, Sprouts Farmers Market has consistently been above 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.55, 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. Sprouts Farmers Market's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 30.90% is 128.1% above 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 Sprouts Farmers Market and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprouts Farmers Market's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.90%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 22.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprouts Farmers Market stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprouts Farmers Market (MIL:1SFM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €85.03, compared to a current price of €65.62 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.90%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 22.47 and 128.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.55. Sprouts Farmers Market's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sprouts Farmers Market (MIL:1SFM), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.90% 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 Sprouts Farmers Market (MIL:1SFM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprouts Farmers Market stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €65.62 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €85.03.
GuruFocus considers Sprouts Farmers Market to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1SFM:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 30.90% (38% above median its 10-year median of 22.47)
GF Value™: €85.03 vs. price of €65.62 (22.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 128.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#65 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SFM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc offers a specialty grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Sprouts inspire wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment products paired with purpose-driven people. The company continues to bring products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based, and gluten-free. It approximately has 407 stores in nearly 23 states. The Company has one operating segment that is healthy grocery stores.
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