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Yem Chio Distribution CoROCO:3171 +1.09%74 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 41.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 16.75. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3171 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$75.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Packaging & Containers companies, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks better than 95.09% 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. Yem Chio Distribution Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yem Chio Distribution Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:3171'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.73 Med: 16.75 Max: 41.62
Current: 41.62
During the past 13 years, Yem Chio Distribution Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 41.62%. The lowest was 5.73%. And the median was 16.75%.
ROCO:3171's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 95.09% of 407
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 9.3
vs ROCO:3171: 41.62
Yem Chio Distribution Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 17.90% per year.
Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) 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.
Yem Chio Distribution Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Yem Chio Distribution Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yem Chio Distribution Co'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.
Yem Chio Distribution Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
ROCO:3171 vs SW, PKG, IP: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Yem Chio Distribution Co'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.
Yem Chio Distribution Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yem Chio Distribution Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yem Chio Distribution Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Yem Chio Distribution Co 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:
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 41.11% mean?
Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 41.11% 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 16.75. Over the past decade, Yem Chio Distribution Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.73 to 41.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #20 out of 407 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Yem Chio Distribution Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Yem Chio Distribution Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 41.11% is 145% above median its 10-year median of 16.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.73 to a high of 41.62. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.30. Yem Chio Distribution Co's value of 41.11% is 342% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #20 out of 407 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yem Chio Distribution Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yem Chio Distribution Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #20 out of 407 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Yem Chio Distribution Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.30. Yem Chio Distribution Co's value of 41.11% is 342% above this benchmark. Historically, Yem Chio Distribution Co's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.73 to 41.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.75 vs. the industry median of 9.30, Yem Chio Distribution Co 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Packaging & Containers companies is 9.30, based on 407 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. Yem Chio Distribution Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 41.11% is 342% 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yem Chio Distribution Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 41.11%, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 16.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yem Chio Distribution Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$75.17, compared to a current price of NT$64.80 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 41.11%, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 16.75 and 342% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 9.30. Yem Chio Distribution Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 41.11% 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yem Chio Distribution Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$64.80 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$75.17.
GuruFocus considers Yem Chio Distribution Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3171:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 41.11% (145% above median its 10-year median of 16.75)
GF Value™: NT$75.17 vs. price of NT$64.80 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 342% above the Packaging & Containers median (#20 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yem Chio Distribution Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the import and export of packaging materials. Its product portfolio comprises packaging machines, tape stations, sealing machines, kraft paper tapes, double-sided tapes, cushion packaging materials, and paper and plastic packaging materials, among others. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan, followed by China, and other regions.
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