RENT (Rent the Runway) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -55.77% (As of Apr. 2026)


RENT Rent the Runway Inc RENT
52 GF Score
Price $3.42
GF Value $3.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Rent the Runway ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Rent the Runway RENT +4.23% 52 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -55.77% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates RENT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,121 Retail - Cyclical companies, Rent the Runway ranks worse than 90.9% 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. Rent the Runway's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -55.77%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Rent the Runway's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

RENT' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -69.52   Med: -60.21   Max: -31.82
Current: -39.95

During the past 7 years, Rent the Runway's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -31.82%. The lowest was -69.52%. And the median was -60.21%.

RENT's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
90.9% of 1121 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 11.51 vs RENT: -39.95

Rent the Runway's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 12.30% per year.


Rent the Runway  (NAS:RENT) 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.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


Rent the Runway ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Rent the Runway ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rent the Runway'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.

Rent the Runway ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Rent the Runway Annual Data
Trend Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -69.52 -60.87 -49.03 -31.82 -42.12

Rent the Runway Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -56.45 -55.81 -44.46 -4.16 -55.77

RENT vs AKA, TLYS, CATO: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Rent the Runway'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.


Rent the Runway ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rent the Runway's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rent the Runway's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Rent the Runway 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:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

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.

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 16.3) - (38.6 + 12 + 6.6)
=-40.9

Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 17.6) - (46.1 + 14.5 + 6.4)
=-49.4

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Rent the Runway for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jan. 2026  Q: Apr. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-78.8/( ( (139.3 + max(-40.9, 0)) + (143.3 + max(-49.4, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-78.8/( ( 139.3 + 143.3 )/ 2 )
=-78.8/141.3
=-55.77 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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 -55.77% mean?
Rent the Runway (RENT) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -55.77% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Rent the Runway and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rent the Runway ranks #1019 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Rent the Runway's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Rent the Runway's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -55.77%. Based on the distribution chart, Rent the Runway ranks #1019 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rent the Runway has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rent the Runway's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to AKA and TLYS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Rent the Runway ranks #1019 out of 1121 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Rent the Runway in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.51. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 11.51, based on 1,121 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 Rent the Runway and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rent the Runway's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -55.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rent the Runway stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rent the Runway (RENT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.59, compared to a current price of $3.42 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -55.77%. Rent the Runway's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Rent the Runway (RENT), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -55.77% as of Apr. 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 Rent the Runway (RENT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rent the Runway stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.42 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.59. GuruFocus considers Rent the Runway to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for RENT:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -55.77%
  • GF Value™: $3.59 vs. price of $3.42 (4.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the RENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Rent the Runway Business Description

Address 10 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA, 11201
Rent the Runway Inc is an e-commerce platform that allows users to rent, subscribe to, or buy designer apparel and accessories. The company gives customers access to its unlimited closet through its subscription offering (Subscription) or the ability to rent a-la-carte through its reserve offering (Reserve). The company also gives its subscribers and customers the ability to buy its products through its Resale offering. The Closet in the Cloud offers a wide assortment of items for every occasion, from evening wear and accessories to ready-to-wear, workwear, denim, casual, maternity, outerwear, blouses, knitwear, loungewear, jewelry, handbags, activewear, and ski wear.
52GF Score

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