PersimmonPSMMF 79 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 39.71. GuruFocus rates PSMMF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.48. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 96 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Persimmon ranks better than 53.12% 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. Persimmon's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Persimmon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
PSMMF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.07 Med: 39.71 Max: 58.21
Current: 12.8
During the past 13 years, Persimmon's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 58.21%. The lowest was 12.07%. And the median was 39.71%.
PSMMF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 53.12% of 96
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 11.055
vs PSMMF: 12.80
Persimmon's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -24.50% 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.
The historical data trend for Persimmon'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.
PSMMF vs DHI, PHM, LEN: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Persimmon'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.
Persimmon ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Persimmon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Persimmon'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 (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 15.77% mean?
Persimmon (PSMMF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.77% 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 Persimmon and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 39.71. Over the past decade, Persimmon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 12.07 to 58.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #45 out of 96 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is Persimmon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Persimmon's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.77% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 39.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.07 to a high of 58.21. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.06. Persimmon's value of 15.77% is 42.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #45 out of 96 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Persimmon has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persimmon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #45 out of 96 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Persimmon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.06. Persimmon's value of 15.77% is 42.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Persimmon's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 12.07 to 58.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.71 vs. the industry median of 11.06, Persimmon 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 11.06, based on 96 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. Persimmon's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.77% is 42.7% 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 Persimmon and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persimmon's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.77%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 39.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persimmon stock overvalued right now?
Persimmon (PSMMF) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.77%. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.48, compared to a current price of $15.26 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.77%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 39.71 and 42.7% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 11.06. Persimmon's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Persimmon (PSMMF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.77% 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 Persimmon (PSMMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persimmon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.26 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.48.
Key valuation signals for PSMMF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 15.77% (60% below median its 10-year median of 39.71)
GF Value™: $20.48 vs. price of $15.26 (25.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.7% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#45 of 96)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PSMMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Persimmon is one of the UK's largest residential property developers by revenue and dwelling completions, marketing homes under its three brands: Persimmon Homes, Charles Church, and Westbury Partnerships. Persimmon distinguishes itself from peers by operating in the lower-priced segment of the new-build market; Persimmon Homes' average selling price in 2024 was 20% below the UK new-build national average. Like peers, Persimmon has traditionally operated in the land development, construction, and sales and marketing segments of the residential property development value chain. However, unlike peers, in recent years, Persimmon has begun manufacturing its own bricks, tiles, and timber frames, aiming to secure the supply and quality of key materials and manage build cost inflation.
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