Sartorius AGSARTF 85 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 31.52. GuruFocus rates SARTF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $234.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 840 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sartorius AG ranks better than 69.4% 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. Sartorius AG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sartorius AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
SARTF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.49 Med: 31.52 Max: 64.16
Current: 19.04
During the past 13 years, Sartorius AG's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 64.16%. The lowest was 14.49%. And the median was 31.52%.
SARTF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 69.4% of 840
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 4.035
vs SARTF: 19.04
Sartorius AG's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -20.30% per year.
Sartorius AG (OTCPK:SARTF) 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.
Sartorius AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Sartorius AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sartorius AG'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.
SARTF vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Sartorius AG'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.
Sartorius AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sartorius AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sartorius AG'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 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 26.35% mean?
Sartorius AG (SARTF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 26.35% 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 Sartorius AG and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 31.52. Over the past decade, Sartorius AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 14.49 to 64.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Sartorius AG ranks #257 out of 840 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Sartorius AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Sartorius AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 26.35% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 31.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.49 to a high of 64.16. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.04. Sartorius AG's value of 26.35% is 553% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sartorius AG ranks #257 out of 840 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sartorius AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sartorius AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sartorius AG ranks #257 out of 840 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Sartorius AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.04. Sartorius AG's value of 26.35% is 553% above this benchmark. Historically, Sartorius AG's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 14.49 to 64.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.52 vs. the industry median of 4.04, Sartorius AG 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 4.04, based on 840 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. Sartorius AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 26.35% is 553% 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 Sartorius AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sartorius AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.35%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 31.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sartorius AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sartorius AG (SARTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $234.29, compared to a current price of $212.80 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.35%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 31.52 and 553% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 4.04. Sartorius AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 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 Sartorius AG (SARTF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.35% 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 Sartorius AG (SARTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sartorius AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $212.80 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $234.29.
GuruFocus considers Sartorius AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SARTF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 26.35% (16% below median its 10-year median of 31.52)
GF Value™: $234.29 vs. price of $212.80 (9.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 553% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#257 of 840)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SARTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sartorius AG is a leading provider of bioprocessing solutions. Its bioprocess division sells equipment and consumables for upstream and downstream manufacturing of biologic drugs and focuses on single-use technology. Its laboratory products and services division offers a wide range of products for laboratory use, including scales, pipettes, and filtration equipment. As of 2024, the bioprocess and LPS divisions contributed 80% and 20% of revenue, respectively. Bioprocess is housed in its subsidiary Sartorius Stedim Biotech, of which Sartorius AG has a 72% ownership and 83% voting control. The business is geographically diverse, with revenue across Europe, Middle East, and Africa (41% of 2024 sales), the Americas (36%), and Asia-Pacific (23%). We estimate China revenue to be around 10%.
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