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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. ECONOS Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ECONOS Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
SSE:3136'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.24 Med: 7 Max: 13.51
Current: 3.28
During the past 12 years, ECONOS Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 13.51%. The lowest was -5.24%. And the median was 7.00%.
SSE:3136's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is not ranked
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 11.6
vs SSE:3136: 3.28
ECONOS Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
ECONOS Co (SSE:3136) 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.
The historical data trend for ECONOS 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.
SSE:3136 vs TSCO, ULTA, WSM: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, ECONOS 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.
ECONOS Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ECONOS Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ECONOS Co'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 (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 0.36% mean?
ECONOS Co (SSE:3136) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.36% 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 ECONOS Co and its competitors. This is 95% below median its historical median of 7.00.
Is ECONOS Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
ECONOS Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.36% is 95% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.60. ECONOS Co's value of 0.36% is 96.9% below this industry median. Overall, ECONOS Co has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ECONOS Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TSCO and ULTA?
ECONOS Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.36% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.60. ECONOS Co's value of 0.36% is 96.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 11.60, ECONOS Co has consistently been below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 11.60, based on 1,128 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. ECONOS Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.36% is 96.9% below 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 ECONOS Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ECONOS Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.36%, which is 95% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ECONOS Co stock overvalued right now?
ECONOS Co (SSE:3136) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.36%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円704.22, compared to a current price of 円1,400.00 — trading 98.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.36%, which is 95% below median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 96.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 11.60. ECONOS Co's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 with 6 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 ECONOS Co (SSE:3136), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.36% 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 ECONOS Co (SSE:3136) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ECONOS Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,400.00 is trading 98.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円704.22.
Key valuation signals for SSE:3136:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 0.36% (95% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: 円704.22 vs. price of 円1,400.00 (98.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:3136 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ECONOS Co Ltd is engaged in the retailing of various goods. The company engages in the business of second shop bookstores. The Reuse Business engages in the management and sale of books, CDs, DVDs, and video game software.
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