Pulse SeismicPLSDF +0.89%81 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -2,819.57% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PLSDF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Oil & Gas companies, Pulse Seismic ranks better than 99.4% 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. Pulse Seismic's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2,819.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pulse Seismic's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
PLSDF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -222.85 Med: 183.2 Max: 11887.87
Current: 5125.51
During the past 13 years, Pulse Seismic's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 11887.87%. The lowest was -222.85%. And the median was 183.20%.
PLSDF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 99.4% of 1002
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 8.415
vs PLSDF: 5125.51
Pulse Seismic's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
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.
Pulse Seismic ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Pulse Seismic ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pulse Seismic'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.
PLSDF vs SLB, BKR, HAL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Pulse Seismic'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.
Pulse Seismic ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pulse Seismic's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pulse Seismic'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 (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 -2,819.57% mean?
Pulse Seismic (PLSDF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -2,819.57% 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 Pulse Seismic and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pulse Seismic ranks #6 out of 1002 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Pulse Seismic's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Pulse Seismic's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -2,819.57%. Based on the distribution chart, Pulse Seismic ranks #6 out of 1002 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pulse Seismic has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pulse Seismic's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pulse Seismic ranks #6 out of 1002 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Pulse Seismic in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.42. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Oil & Gas companies is 8.42, based on 1,002 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 Pulse Seismic and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pulse Seismic's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -2,819.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pulse Seismic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pulse Seismic (PLSDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.70, compared to a current price of $2.38 — trading 40.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -2,819.57%. Pulse Seismic's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Pulse Seismic (PLSDF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -2,819.57% 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 Pulse Seismic (PLSDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pulse Seismic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.38 is trading 40.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.70.
GuruFocus considers Pulse Seismic to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLSDF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -2,819.57%
GF Value™: $1.70 vs. price of $2.38 (40.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLSDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pulse Seismic Inc is a Canadian company which acts as a provider of seismic data to the energy sector in western Canada. The company is engaged in the acquisition, marketing, and licensing of 2D and 3D seismic data to the energy sector. It offers the full suite of project management services including On-site professional project management, experienced cost estimation services, daily reporting to clients and detailed project cost tracking, procurement of subcontractors to ensure regulatory compliance, and others.
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