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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. The Simply Good Foods Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -68.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Simply Good Foods Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:76L'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -86.36 Med: 93.8 Max: 143.53
Current: -86.36
During the past 9 years, The Simply Good Foods Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 143.53%. The lowest was -86.36%. And the median was 93.80%.
STU:76L's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 95.7% of 1979
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs STU:76L: -86.36
The Simply Good Foods Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -11.40% per year.
The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) 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 Simply Good Foods Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
The Simply Good Foods Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Simply Good Foods 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.
The Simply Good Foods Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
STU:76L vs SENEA, HLF, JBSS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Simply Good Foods 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.
The Simply Good Foods Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Simply Good Foods Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Simply Good Foods Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
The Simply Good Foods Co 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:
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 (May. 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 -68.98% mean?
The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -68.98% as of May. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #1894 out of 1979 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 95.7%.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
The Simply Good Foods Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -68.98%. Based on the distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #1894 out of 1979 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Simply Good Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Simply Good Foods Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SENEA and HLF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #1894 out of 1979 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places The Simply Good Foods Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.99, based on 1,979 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 The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Simply Good Foods Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -68.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.06, compared to a current price of €8.94 — trading 73.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -68.98%. The Simply Good Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -68.98% as of May. 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.94 is trading 73.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €34.06.
GuruFocus considers The Simply Good Foods Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:76L:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -68.98%
GF Value™: €34.06 vs. price of €8.94 (73.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:76L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Simply Good Foods Co Company is a consumer packaged food and beverage company that develops, markets, and sells protein bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes, sweet and salty snacks, and confectionery products under the Quest, Atkins, and OWYN brands. The products target consumers seeking protein-rich foods with limited sugars and carbohydrates, with OWYN offering plant-based and allergen-tested options. The company distributes mainly in North America through grocery, club, mass merchandise, e-commerce, and specialty channels. It operates two segments: Quest and Atkins, and OWYN. The company operates in North America and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from North America.
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