Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AGPFFVF +3.16%77 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.47% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 28.98. GuruFocus rates PFFVF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $165.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,055 Industrial Products companies, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks better than 63.76% 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. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
PFFVF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.33 Med: 28.98 Max: 45.7
Current: 18.92
During the past 13 years, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 45.70%. The lowest was 12.33%. And the median was 28.98%.
PFFVF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 63.76% of 3055
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.75
vs PFFVF: 18.92
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (OTCPK:PFFVF) 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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
PFFVF vs GEV, ETN, PH: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG'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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 25.47% mean?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.47% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 28.98. Over the past decade, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 12.33 to 45.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #1107 out of 3055 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.47% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 28.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.33 to a high of 45.70. The Industrial Products industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.75. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 25.47% is 116.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #1107 out of 3055 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #1107 out of 3055 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.75. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 25.47% is 116.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 12.33 to 45.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.98 vs. the industry median of 11.75, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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 Industrial Products company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Industrial Products companies is 11.75, based on 3,055 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. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.47% is 116.8% 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.47%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 28.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $165.15, compared to a current price of $196.00 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.47%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 28.98 and 116.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.75. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.47% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $196.00 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $165.15.
GuruFocus considers Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PFFVF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 25.47% (12% below median its 10-year median of 28.98)
GF Value™: $165.15 vs. price of $196.00 (18.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 116.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1107 of 3055)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFFVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Business Description
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG is a Germany-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets parts and systems for vacuum generation, measurement, and analysis, and for leak detection. The company has an extensive line of solutions, products, and services, including turbo pumps, backing pumps, custom pumps, measurement and analysis equipment, and others. The company's customers primarily come from applications including semiconductors, coating, industrial purposes, and others. The company markets its products through its proprietary sales network and independent marketing agents. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology has a global presence, with Europe, the United States, and Asia being the three biggest markets for the company.
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