Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 17.07% (As of Sep. 2025) — 243% Above Median

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ROCO:3232 Sentronic International Corp ROCO:3232
74 GF Score
Price NT$20.95
GF Value NT$18.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sentronic International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Sentronic International ROCO:3232 +0.72% 74 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.07% as of Sep. 2025, which is 243% above its 10-year median of 4.98. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3232 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,492 Hardware companies, Sentronic International ranks worse than 59.67% 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. Sentronic International's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 17.07%.

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

ROCO:3232' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.2   Med: 4.98   Max: 11.17
Current: 5.44

During the past 13 years, Sentronic International's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 11.17%. The lowest was -27.20%. And the median was 4.98%.

ROCO:3232's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
59.67% of 2492 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 10.445 vs ROCO:3232: 5.44

Sentronic International's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -1.10% per year.


Sentronic International  (ROCO:3232) 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.


Sentronic International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Sentronic International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sentronic International'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.

Sentronic International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Sentronic International Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Sentronic International Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 -0.01 2.29 12.80 -10.14 17.07

ROCO:3232 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Sentronic International'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.


Sentronic International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sentronic International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sentronic International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


ROCO:3232
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Sentronic International 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: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(287.978 + 161.28 + 30.219) - (231.079 + 0 + 6.568)
=241.83

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(283.74 + 172.583 + 26.025) - (217.445 + 0 + 16.004)
=248.899

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Sentronic International for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Sep. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=81.268/( ( (231.955 + max(241.83, 0)) + (229.317 + max(248.899, 0)) )/ 2 )
=81.268/( ( 473.785 + 478.216 )/ 2 )
=81.268/476.0005
=17.07 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 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 17.07% mean?
Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.07% as of Sep. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Sentronic International and its competitors. This is 243% above median its historical median of 4.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Sentronic International ranks #1487 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Sentronic International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Sentronic International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.07% is 243% above median its 10-year median of 4.98. The Hardware industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.45. Sentronic International's value of 17.07% is 63.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sentronic International ranks #1487 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sentronic International has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sentronic International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sentronic International ranks #1487 out of 2492 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Sentronic International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.45. Sentronic International's value of 17.07% is 63.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.98 vs. the industry median of 10.45, Sentronic International 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 Hardware company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Hardware companies is 10.45, based on 2,492 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. Sentronic International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.07% is 63.4% 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 Sentronic International and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sentronic International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.07%, which is 243% above median its own 10-year median of 4.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sentronic International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.86, compared to a current price of NT$20.95 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.07%, which is 243% above median its 10-year median of 4.98 and 63.4% above the Hardware industry median of 10.45. Sentronic International'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 Sentronic International (ROCO:3232), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.07% as of Sep. 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 Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentronic International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$20.95 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.86. GuruFocus considers Sentronic International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3232:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 17.07% (243% above median its 10-year median of 4.98)
  • GF Value™: NT$18.86 vs. price of NT$20.95 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.4% above the Hardware median (#1487 of 2492)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3232 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sentronic International Business Description

Address No. 93, Xintai 5th Road, 25th Floor, Section 1, Xizhi District, Taipei, TWN
Sentronic International Corp is a Taiwan-based company that engages in the distribution of electronic parts and components. It provides semiconductor components, LCD displays, pick-up heads, LEDs, mini motors, and discrete components.
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