MV Oil TrustMVO -2.33%69 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 698.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 501% above its 10-year median of 116.27. GuruFocus rates MVO with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Oil & Gas companies, MV Oil Trust ranks better than 98.7% 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. MV Oil Trust's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 698.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MV Oil Trust's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
MVO'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.2 Med: 116.27 Max: 634.26
Current: 634.26
During the past 13 years, MV Oil Trust's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 634.26%. The lowest was 22.20%. And the median was 116.27%.
MVO's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 98.7% of 998
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 8.415
vs MVO: 634.26
MV Oil Trust's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 58.80% 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.
MV Oil Trust ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
MV Oil Trust ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MV Oil 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.
MVO vs MXC, BRN, NRIS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, MV Oil 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.
MV Oil Trust ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, MV Oil Trust's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MV Oil 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 698.86% mean?
MV Oil Trust (MVO) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 698.86% 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 MV Oil Trust and its competitors. This is 501% above median its historical median of 116.27. Over the past decade, MV Oil Trust's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 22.20 to 634.26. According to the industry distribution chart, MV Oil Trust ranks #13 out of 998 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is MV Oil Trust's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
MV Oil Trust's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 698.86% is 501% above median its 10-year median of 116.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.20 to a high of 634.26. The Oil & Gas industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.42. MV Oil Trust's value of 698.86% is 8204.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MV Oil Trust ranks #13 out of 998 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MV Oil Trust has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MV Oil Trust's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MXC and BRN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, MV Oil Trust ranks #13 out of 998 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places MV Oil Trust in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.42. MV Oil Trust's value of 698.86% is 8204.9% above this benchmark. Historically, MV Oil Trust's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 22.20 to 634.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 116.27 vs. the industry median of 8.42, MV Oil Trust 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Oil & Gas companies is 8.42, 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. MV Oil Trust's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 698.86% is 8204.9% 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 MV Oil Trust and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MV Oil Trust's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 698.86%, which is 501% above median its own 10-year median of 116.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MV Oil Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MV Oil Trust (MVO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.27, compared to a current price of $0.84 — trading 80.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 698.86%, which is 501% above median its 10-year median of 116.27 and 8204.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 8.42. MV Oil Trust's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 MV Oil Trust (MVO), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 698.86% 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 MV Oil Trust (MVO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MV Oil Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.84 is trading 80.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.27.
GuruFocus considers MV Oil Trust to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MVO:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 698.86% (501% above median its 10-year median of 116.27)
GF Value™: $4.27 vs. price of $0.84 (80.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8204.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#13 of 998)
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