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. Mesa Royalty Trust's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mesa Royalty Trust's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
MTR'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.73 Med: 73.14 Max: 255.64
Current: 28.73
During the past 13 years, Mesa Royalty Trust's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 255.64%. The lowest was 28.73%. And the median was 73.14%.
MTR's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 85.56% of 997
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 8.44
vs MTR: 28.73
Mesa Royalty Trust's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -5.50% 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.
Mesa Royalty Trust ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Mesa Royalty Trust ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mesa Royalty Trust'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.
MTR vs OKMN, HGTXU, PGNYF: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Mesa Royalty Trust'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.
Mesa Royalty Trust ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Mesa Royalty Trust's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mesa Royalty Trust'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 -5.61% mean?
Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -5.61% 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 Mesa Royalty Trust and its competitors. Over the past decade, Mesa Royalty Trust's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 28.73 to 255.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Mesa Royalty Trust ranks #144 out of 997 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Mesa Royalty Trust's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Mesa Royalty Trust's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.61%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.73 to a high of 255.64. Based on the distribution chart, Mesa Royalty Trust ranks #144 out of 997 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mesa Royalty Trust has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesa Royalty Trust's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to OKMN and HGTXU?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Mesa Royalty Trust ranks #144 out of 997 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Mesa Royalty Trust in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.44. Historically, Mesa Royalty Trust's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 28.73 to 255.64 over the past decade. 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 8.44, based on 997 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 Mesa Royalty Trust and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mesa Royalty Trust's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesa Royalty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.64, compared to a current price of $3.15 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.61%. Mesa Royalty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.61% 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 Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Royalty Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.15 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.64.
GuruFocus considers Mesa Royalty Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MTR:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -5.61%
GF Value™: $3.64 vs. price of $3.15 (13.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mesa Royalty Trust holds net overriding royalty interests in various oil and gas properties located in the: Hugoton field of Kansas, San Juan Basin field of New Mexico, and San Juan Basin Field of Colorado.
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