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National American University HoldingsNAUH ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 112.77% as of Feb. 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, National American University Holdings ranks better than 92.4% 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. National American University Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 112.77%.
NAUH'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.99 Med: -17.24 Max: 1273.34
Current: 213.89
During the past 13 years, National American University Holdings's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 1273.34%. The lowest was -44.99%. And the median was -17.24%.
NAUH's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 92.4% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 18.42
vs NAUH: 213.89
National American University Holdings (OTCPK:NAUH) 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.
* 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.
National American University Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
NAUH vs RPDL, KIDZ, FCHL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, National American University Holdings'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.
National American University Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National American University Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National American University Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
National American University Holdings 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 four times the quarterly (Feb. 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 112.77% mean?
National American University Holdings (NAUH) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 112.77% as of Feb. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on National American University Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National American University Holdings ranks #20 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is National American University Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
National American University Holdings' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 112.77%. The Education industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.42. National American University Holdings' value of 112.77% is 512.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National American University Holdings ranks #20 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does National American University Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to RPDL and KIDZ?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, National American University Holdings ranks #20 out of 263 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places National American University Holdings in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.42. National American University Holdings' value of 112.77% is 512.2% above 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 Education company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Education companies is 18.42, based on 263 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. National American University Holdings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 112.77% is 512.2% 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 National American University Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National American University Holdings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 112.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National American University Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National American University Holdings (NAUH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.05, compared to a current price of $0.03 — trading 45.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 112.77% and 512.2% above the Education industry median of 18.42. 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 National American University Holdings (NAUH), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 112.77% as of Feb. 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.
National American University Holdings Inc provides professional and technical post-secondary education for working adults and other non-traditional students. The company owns and operates National American University, a multi-campus institution of higher learning. The university offers diploma, associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees in business-related disciplines, such as accounting, management, business administration, and information technology; in healthcare-related disciplines, such as occupational therapy, medical assisting, nursing, surgical technology, and healthcare information and management; in legal-related disciplines, such as paralegal, criminal justice, and professional legal studies; and higher education.
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