Zicom Electronic Security Systems (NSE:ZICOM) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -44.25% (As of Sep. 2020)

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What is Zicom Electronic Security Systems ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Zicom Electronic Security Systems NSE:ZICOM 4 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -44.25% as of Sep. 2020. GuruFocus rates NSE:ZICOM with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

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. Zicom Electronic Security Systems's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 was -44.25%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zicom Electronic Security Systems's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:ZICOM's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 21.97
* Ranked among companies with meaningful ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % only.

Zicom Electronic Security Systems's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Zicom Electronic Security Systems  (NSE:ZICOM) 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.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


Zicom Electronic Security Systems ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Zicom Electronic Security Systems ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zicom Electronic Security Systems'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.

Zicom Electronic Security Systems ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Zicom Electronic Security Systems Annual Data
Trend Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.66 -20.33 -53.65 -84.04 -149.45

Zicom Electronic Security Systems Semi-Annual Data
Mar11 Sep11 Mar12 Sep12 Mar13 Sep13 Mar14 Sep14 Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -79.50 -97.18 -89.87 -226.24 -44.25

NSE:ZICOM vs ALLE, ADT, MSA: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Zicom Electronic Security Systems'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.


Zicom Electronic Security Systems ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Zicom Electronic Security Systems's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zicom Electronic Security Systems's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Zicom Electronic Security Systems 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:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

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.

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2020 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1723.8 + 68.3 + 129.1) - (2166.4 + 0 + -140.2)
=-105

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2020 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1723.681 + 66.667 + 143.225) - (943.755 + 0 + 1293.469)
=-303.651

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Zicom Electronic Security Systems for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Sep. 2020 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2020  Q: Sep. 2020
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-143.104/( ( (338 + max(-105, 0)) + (308.804 + max(-303.651, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-143.104/( ( 338 + 308.804 )/ 2 )
=-143.104/323.402
=-44.25 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2020) 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 -44.25% mean?
Zicom Electronic Security Systems (NSE:ZICOM) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -44.25% as of Sep. 2020. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Zicom Electronic Security Systems and its competitors.
Is Zicom Electronic Security Systems' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Zicom Electronic Security Systems' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -44.25%. Overall, Zicom Electronic Security Systems has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zicom Electronic Security Systems' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ALLE and ADT?
Zicom Electronic Security Systems' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -44.25% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.97. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 21.97, based on 1,081 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 Zicom Electronic Security Systems and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zicom Electronic Security Systems's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -44.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zicom Electronic Security Systems stock overvalued right now?
Zicom Electronic Security Systems (NSE:ZICOM) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -44.25%. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -44.25%. Zicom Electronic Security Systems' overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 Zicom Electronic Security Systems (NSE:ZICOM), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -44.25% as of Sep. 2020. 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.

Zicom Electronic Security Systems Business Description

Address 45, Chimbai Road, Off Hill Road, Zicom House, Bandra (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400050
Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd markets and sells electronic security systems and equipment. The company sells, distributes, markets and installs and monitors electronic security systems, gadgets, and equipment and also provides annual maintenance services. Its products portfolio consists of access control systems, CCTV systems, finger print locks, fire alarm systems, intrusion detection systems, and video door phones. Majority of the revenue is derived from the provision of security and safety products and services.
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