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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. Recon Technology's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -10.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Recon Technology's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
RCON'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -102.76 Med: -42.75 Max: 136.93
Current: -22.93
During the past 13 years, Recon Technology's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 136.93%. The lowest was -102.76%. And the median was -42.75%.
RCON's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 84.8% of 1000
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 8.43
vs RCON: -22.93
Recon Technology'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.
Recon Technology ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Recon Technology ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Recon Technology'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.
RCON vs KLNG, KLXE, GWTI: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Recon Technology'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.
Recon Technology ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Recon Technology's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Recon Technology'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 -10.14% mean?
Recon Technology (RCON) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -10.14% 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 Recon Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #848 out of 1000 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Recon Technology's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Recon Technology's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -10.14%. Based on the distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #848 out of 1000 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Recon Technology has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Recon Technology's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to KLNG and KLXE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #848 out of 1000 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Recon Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.43. 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 8.43, based on 1,000 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 Recon Technology and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Recon Technology's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -10.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Recon Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recon Technology (RCON) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.49, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 81.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -10.14%. Recon Technology's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Recon Technology (RCON), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -10.14% 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 Recon Technology (RCON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recon Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 81.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.49.
GuruFocus considers Recon Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for RCON:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -10.14%
GF Value™: $2.49 vs. price of $0.47 (81.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RCON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Recon Technology Ltd provides automation systems, industrial equipment, and support services tailored for the oil and gas industry in China. The company's business spans key segments such as automation products and software, equipment and accessories, oilfield environmental protection, and platform outsourcing services. It generates the majority of its revenue by providing integrated automation services to Chinese petroleum companies at oilfields. Its key products and services include pumping unit controllers, natural gas flow computer systems, wireless dynamometers and wireless pressure gauges, and an oilfield monitor and data acquisition system. The company's operations are centered on servicing upstream clients throughout China, with some broader industrial automation solutions.
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