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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. Image Systems AB's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -203.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Image Systems AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:IS'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -190.86 Med: -20.85 Max: 53.45
Current: -190.86
During the past 13 years, Image Systems AB's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 53.45%. The lowest was -190.86%. And the median was -20.85%.
OSTO:IS's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 94.58% of 2491
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 10.43
vs OSTO:IS: -190.86
Image Systems AB's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) 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.
Image Systems AB ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Image Systems AB ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Image Systems AB'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.
OSTO:IS vs AAPL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Image Systems AB'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.
Image Systems AB ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Image Systems AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Image Systems AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Image Systems AB 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 (Jun. 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 -203.02% mean?
Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -203.02% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Image Systems AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Image Systems AB ranks #2356 out of 2491 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is Image Systems AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Image Systems AB's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -203.02%. Based on the distribution chart, Image Systems AB ranks #2356 out of 2491 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Image Systems AB has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Image Systems AB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Image Systems AB ranks #2356 out of 2491 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Image Systems AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.43. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Hardware companies is 10.43, based on 2,491 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 Image Systems AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Image Systems AB's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -203.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Image Systems AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.22, compared to a current price of kr0.81 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -203.02%. Image Systems AB's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -203.02% as of Jun. 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 Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Image Systems AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.81 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.22.
GuruFocus considers Image Systems AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:IS:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -203.02%
GF Value™: kr1.22 vs. price of kr0.81 (33.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:IS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Image Systems AB provides products to clients in film/video, multimedia and digital television. The company is a high-technology company that develops and sells software and systems for non-contact measurement technology and advanced image processing. . The Group has two business units: RemaSawco and Motion Analysis. The RemaSawco business unit offers measurement technology systems that improve the efficiency and profitability of sawmills. The Motion Analysis business unit offers software tools for motion analysis of high-speed film for a wide range of applications.
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