Ollie's Bargain Outlet HoldingsOLLI -9.04%79 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.88% as of Apr. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 32.96. GuruFocus rates OLLI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks better than 73.87% 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. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 20.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
OLLI'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.97 Med: 32.96 Max: 81.28
Current: 23.48
During the past 13 years, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 81.28%. The lowest was 15.97%. And the median was 32.96%.
OLLI's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 73.87% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 13.425
vs OLLI: 23.48
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.
OLLI vs TBBB, PSMT, BJ: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Ollie's Bargain Outlet 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.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings'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 (Apr. 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 20.88% mean?
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 20.88% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 32.96. Over the past decade, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 15.97 to 81.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks #81 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 20.88% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 32.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.97 to a high of 81.28. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.43. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' value of 20.88% is 55.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks #81 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TBBB and PSMT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks #81 out of 310 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.43. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' value of 20.88% is 55.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 15.97 to 81.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.96 vs. the industry median of 13.43, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings 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 - Defensive company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.43, based on 310 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. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 20.88% is 55.5% 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.88%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 32.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $120.55, compared to a current price of $61.88 — trading 48.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.88%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 32.96 and 55.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.43. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.88% as of Apr. 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $61.88 is trading 48.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.55.
GuruFocus considers Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OLLI:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 20.88% (37% below median its 10-year median of 32.96)
GF Value™: $120.55 vs. price of $61.88 (48.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#81 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OLLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Business Description
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc is a retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory. The company sells name-brand household items that consumers use every day at prices heavily discounted compared with traditional retailers. It offers customers a broad selection of brand-name products, including housewares, bed and bath, food, floor coverings, health and beauty aids, books and stationery, toys, and electronics. The company operates stores across the Eastern half of the United States. Its differentiated go-to-market plan is characterized by a fun, engaging treasure-hunt shopping experience, a compelling customer value proposition, and witty, humorous in-store signage and advertising campaigns.
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