Central Azucarera De TarlacPHS:CAT 78 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 57.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 192% above its 10-year median of 19.77. GuruFocus rates PHS:CAT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱11.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,971 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks better than 83.61% 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. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Azucarera De Tarlac's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:CAT'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.32 Med: 19.77 Max: 140.03
Current: 35.27
During the past 13 years, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 140.03%. The lowest was 3.32%. And the median was 19.77%.
PHS:CAT's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 83.61% of 1971
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs PHS:CAT: 35.27
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) 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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
PHS:CAT vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Central Azucarera De Tarlac'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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Azucarera De Tarlac's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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 (Mar. 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 57.71% mean?
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 57.71% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Central Azucarera De Tarlac and its competitors. This is 192% above median its historical median of 19.77. Over the past decade, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 3.32 to 140.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #323 out of 1971 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 57.71% is 192% above median its 10-year median of 19.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.32 to a high of 140.03. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's value of 57.71% is 381.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #323 out of 1971 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Azucarera De Tarlac has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Azucarera De Tarlac's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #323 out of 1971 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Central Azucarera De Tarlac in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's value of 57.71% is 381.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 3.32 to 140.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.77 vs. the industry median of 11.99, Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.99, based on 1,971 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. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 57.71% is 381.3% 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 57.71%, which is 192% above median its own 10-year median of 19.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱11.94, compared to a current price of ₱9.96 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 57.71%, which is 192% above median its 10-year median of 19.77 and 381.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.99. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 57.71% as of Mar. 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱9.96 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱11.94.
GuruFocus considers Central Azucarera De Tarlac to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CAT:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 57.71% (192% above median its 10-year median of 19.77)
GF Value™: ₱11.94 vs. price of ₱9.96 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 381.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#323 of 1971)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Inc is a company engaged in the business of sugar milling. It engages in the production of raw and refined sugar, alcohol, liquid carbon dioxide and yeast. It operates through the following segments: Sugar and by-Products, Real estate and Industrial services. The Sugar and by-Products segment involve the production of sugar and sugar by-products. Real estate and Industrial services include developing, leasing and selling real properties and other ancillary services. The Sugar and By-Products segment accounts majorly in the firm's revenue while it principally operates in the Philippines.
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