Palfinger AGPLFRF 87 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.76% as of Jun. 2025, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 22.05. GuruFocus rates PLFRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Palfinger AG ranks better than 56.46% 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. Palfinger AG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 17.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palfinger AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
PLFRF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.48 Med: 22.05 Max: 25.73
Current: 16.78
During the past 13 years, Palfinger AG's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 25.73%. The lowest was 4.48%. And the median was 22.05%.
PLFRF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 56.46% of 209
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 13.24
vs PLFRF: 16.78
Palfinger AG's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -1.20% per year.
Palfinger AG (OTCPK:PLFRF) 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.
Palfinger AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Palfinger AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palfinger AG'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.
PLFRF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Palfinger 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.
Palfinger AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Palfinger AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palfinger AG'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 two times the semi-annual (Jun. 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 17.76% mean?
Palfinger AG (PLFRF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.76% as of Jun. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Palfinger AG and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 22.05. Over the past decade, Palfinger AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 4.48 to 25.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #91 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is Palfinger AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Palfinger AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.76% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 22.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.48 to a high of 25.73. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.24. Palfinger AG's value of 17.76% is 34.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #91 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Palfinger AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palfinger AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #91 out of 209 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Palfinger AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.24. Palfinger AG's value of 17.76% is 34.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Palfinger AG's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 4.48 to 25.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.05 vs. the industry median of 13.24, Palfinger 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 a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 13.24, based on 209 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. Palfinger AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.76% is 34.1% 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 Palfinger AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palfinger AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.76%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 22.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palfinger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG (PLFRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.88, compared to a current price of $40.25 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.76%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 22.05 and 34.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 13.24. Palfinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.76% as of Jun. 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.25 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.88.
GuruFocus considers Palfinger AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLFRF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 17.76% (19% below median its 10-year median of 22.05)
GF Value™: $28.88 vs. price of $40.25 (39.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#91 of 209)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palfinger AG is an Austrian manufacturing company that offers cranes, forklifts, truck bodies, and lifting equipment for land and water vehicles. Palfinger has two operating segments: Sales & Service and Operations. Segment sales & service comprises the sales and service units. The segment operations comprise the production sites and the respective production share of the company. It earns the majority of revenue from the sales & service segment. Its geographical segments include Europe, Middle East, & Africa; North America; Latin America; Eurasia; Asia-Pacific; and Marine. Business in Europe, the Middle East, & the Africa region generates the majority of the company's revenue.
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