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Sensata Technologies HoldingST +2.15%77 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 46.06% as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 42.95. GuruFocus rates ST with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,493 Hardware companies, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks better than 67.07% 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. Sensata Technologies Holding's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 46.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sensata Technologies Holding's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
ST'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.92 Med: 42.95 Max: 51.35
Current: 21.38
During the past 13 years, Sensata Technologies Holding's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 51.35%. The lowest was 8.92%. And the median was 42.95%.
ST's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 67.07% of 2493
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 11.26
vs ST: 21.38
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.
* 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.
ST vs NOVT, ESE, VNT: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensata Technologies Holding'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.
Sensata Technologies Holding ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensata Technologies Holding's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensata Technologies Holding'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 (Jun. 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 46.06% mean?
Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 46.06% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.95. Over the past decade, Sensata Technologies Holding's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 8.92 to 51.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #821 out of 2493 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Sensata Technologies Holding's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 46.06% is near median its 10-year median of 42.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.92 to a high of 51.35. The Hardware industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.26. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 46.06% is 309.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #821 out of 2493 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sensata Technologies Holding has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensata Technologies Holding's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NOVT and ESE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #821 out of 2493 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Sensata Technologies Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.26. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 46.06% is 309.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sensata Technologies Holding's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 8.92 to 51.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.95 vs. the industry median of 11.26, Sensata Technologies Holding 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 11.26, based on 2,493 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. Sensata Technologies Holding's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 46.06% is 309.1% 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 Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sensata Technologies Holding's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 46.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.35, compared to a current price of $42.83 — trading 24.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 46.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.95 and 309.1% above the Hardware industry median of 11.26. Sensata Technologies Holding's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (ST), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 46.06% as of Jun. 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $42.83 is trading 24.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.35.
GuruFocus considers Sensata Technologies Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ST:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 46.06% (near median its 10-year median of 42.95)
GF Value™: $34.35 vs. price of $42.83 (24.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 309.1% above the Hardware median (#821 of 2493)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensata Technologies is a global supplier of sensors and electrical protection for transportation and industrial applications. Sensata sells a bevy of pressure, temperature, force, and position sensors into the automotive, heavy vehicle, industrial, heating, ventilation, and cooling, and aerospace markets. It also sells electrical protection products, like contactors and relays. The majority of the firm's revenue comes from the automotive market, where it focuses on bumper-in applications.
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