STHO (Star Holdings) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -31.25% (As of Mar. 2026)


STHO Star Holdings STHO
55 GF Score
Price $9.18
GF Value $9.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Star Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Star Holdings STHO +0.89% 55 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -31.25% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STHO with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,751 Real Estate companies, Star Holdings ranks worse than 88.64% 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. Star Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -31.25%.

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

STHO' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -83.15   Med: -38.17   Max: 2.45
Current: -35.73

During the past 5 years, Star Holdings's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 2.45%. The lowest was -83.15%. And the median was -38.17%.

STHO's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
88.64% of 1751 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.62 vs STHO: -35.73

Star Holdings's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Star Holdings  (NAS:STHO) 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.


Star Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Star Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Star Holdings'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.

Star Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Star Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
0.00 2.45 -83.15 -40.30 -36.03

Star Holdings Quarterly Data
Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -9.32 -74.81 10.32 -45.13 -31.25

STHO vs CNXX, CPTP, ASPS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Star Holdings'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.


Star Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Star Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


STHO
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Star Holdings 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: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 17.094) - (13.076 + 20.7 + 0)
=-16.682

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 15.681) - (11.366 + 20 + -2.8421709430404E-14)
=-15.685

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Star Holdings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-33.48/( ( (113.335 + max(-16.682, 0)) + (100.906 + max(-15.685, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-33.48/( ( 113.335 + 100.906 )/ 2 )
=-33.48/107.1205
=-31.25 %

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 -31.25% mean?
Star Holdings (STHO) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -31.25% 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 Star Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #1552 out of 1751 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 88.6%.
Is Star Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Star Holdings' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -31.25%. Based on the distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #1552 out of 1751 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Star Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CNXX and CPTP?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #1552 out of 1751 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Star Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.62. 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Real Estate companies is 12.62, based on 1,751 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 Star Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Holdings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -31.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Holdings (STHO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.39, compared to a current price of $9.18 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -31.25%. Star Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Star Holdings (STHO), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -31.25% 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 Star Holdings (STHO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.18 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.39. GuruFocus considers Star Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STHO:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -31.25%
  • GF Value™: $9.39 vs. price of $9.18 (2.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Star Holdings Business Description

Address 1114 Avenue of the Americas, 39th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Star Holdings engages in non-ground lease-related businesses, including real estate finance, operating properties, and land and development. Its portfolio is comprised of its interests in Asbury and Magnolia Green residential development projects, a portfolio of commercial real estate properties, and loans that are being marketed for sale. The Company operates its business through one reportable and operating segment that focuses on realizing value for shareholders by generating cash flows through active asset management and sales of its existing loans, operating properties, and land and development properties.
55GF Score

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