Mr Price GroupMRPLY 93 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 58.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 45.79. GuruFocus rates MRPLY with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,121 Retail - Cyclical companies, Mr Price Group ranks better than 85.55% 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. Mr Price Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 58.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mr Price Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
MRPLY'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.38 Med: 45.79 Max: 88.12
Current: 44
During the past 13 years, Mr Price Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 88.12%. The lowest was 34.38%. And the median was 45.79%.
MRPLY's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 85.55% of 1121
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 11.49
vs MRPLY: 44.00
Mr Price Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -1.40% per year.
Mr Price Group (OTCPK:MRPLY) 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.
Mr Price Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Mr Price Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mr Price 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.
MRPLY vs TJX, ROST, BURL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Mr Price 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.
Mr Price Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mr Price Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mr Price Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Mr Price Group 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 two times the semi-annual (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 58.24% mean?
Mr Price Group (MRPLY) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 58.24% 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 Mr Price Group and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 45.79. Over the past decade, Mr Price Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 34.38 to 88.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Mr Price Group ranks #162 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Mr Price Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Mr Price Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 58.24% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 45.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.38 to a high of 88.12. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.49. Mr Price Group's value of 58.24% is 406.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mr Price Group ranks #162 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mr Price Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mr Price Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Mr Price Group ranks #162 out of 1121 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Mr Price Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.49. Mr Price Group's value of 58.24% is 406.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Mr Price Group's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 34.38 to 88.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.79 vs. the industry median of 11.49, Mr Price Group 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 - Cyclical company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 11.49, based on 1,121 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. Mr Price Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 58.24% is 406.9% 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 Mr Price Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mr Price Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 58.24%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 45.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mr Price Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mr Price Group (MRPLY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.26, compared to a current price of $10.68 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 58.24%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 45.79 and 406.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 11.49. Mr Price Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 Mr Price Group (MRPLY), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 58.24% 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 Mr Price Group (MRPLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mr Price Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.68 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.26.
GuruFocus considers Mr Price Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MRPLY:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 58.24% (27% above median its 10-year median of 45.79)
GF Value™: $13.26 vs. price of $10.68 (19.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 406.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#162 of 1121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MRPLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mr Price Group Ltd is a retailer that sells proprietary-branded apparel and home goods through more than a thousand stores and online channels. It operates almost exclusively in Africa, with the vast majority of sales coming from South Africa. The company's segment involves: Apparel segment; Homeware segment; Financial Services segment; Telecoms segment; and Central Services segment. It derives maximum revenue from Apparel Segment.
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