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. SMT Scharf AG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SMT Scharf AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
SMTFF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.5 Med: 16.77 Max: 36.69
Current: 3.18
During the past 13 years, SMT Scharf AG's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 36.69%. The lowest was -13.50%. And the median was 16.77%.
SMTFF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 80.54% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 11.77
vs SMTFF: 3.18
SMT Scharf AG's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
SMT Scharf AG (OTCPK:SMTFF) 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.
SMT Scharf AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
SMT Scharf AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SMT Scharf 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.
SMTFF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, SMT Scharf 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.
SMT Scharf AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SMT Scharf AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SMT Scharf 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 -1.10% mean?
SMT Scharf AG (SMTFF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -1.10% 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 SMT Scharf AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SMT Scharf AG ranks #803 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is SMT Scharf AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
SMT Scharf AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1.10%. Based on the distribution chart, SMT Scharf AG ranks #803 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SMT Scharf AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMT Scharf AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SMT Scharf AG ranks #803 out of 997 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places SMT Scharf AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.77. 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 Transportation company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Transportation companies is 11.77, based on 997 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 SMT Scharf AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMT Scharf AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMT Scharf AG stock overvalued right now?
SMT Scharf AG (SMTFF) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -1.10%. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.10, compared to a current price of $13.48 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1.10%. SMT Scharf AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 SMT Scharf AG (SMTFF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1.10% 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 SMT Scharf AG (SMTFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMT Scharf AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.48 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.10.
Key valuation signals for SMTFF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -1.10%
GF Value™: $15.10 vs. price of $13.48 (10.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMTFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SMT Scharf AG develops, manufactures, and services transportation equipment and logistics systems for underground mining and tunnel construction. The company provides underground transport solutions, including diesel and battery-powered rail-bound systems for heavy load transport, chairlifts for mining use, rail-bound fresh air and cable management systems, and rubber-tired vehicles. It segments are coal mining, mineral mining, tunnel logistics, and other industries, with coal mining generating the majority of its revenue. The coal mining segment includes the sale of rail-bound railway systems and chairlifts for underground mining. Transport equipment and logistics systems are deployed in hard coal mines around the world and feature sophisticated explosion protection.
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