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H World GroupSTU:CL4 +0.56%85 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 15.50. GuruFocus rates STU:CL4 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 845 Travel & Leisure companies, H World Group ranks better than 70.3% 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. H World Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for H World Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CL4'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.12 Med: 15.5 Max: 40.4
Current: 23.49
During the past 13 years, H World Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 40.40%. The lowest was -5.12%. And the median was 15.50%.
STU:CL4's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 70.3% of 845
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 10.04
vs STU:CL4: 23.49
H World Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
H World Group (STU:CL4) 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.
H World Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
H World Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H World Group'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.
STU:CL4 vs H, WH, CHH: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, H World Group'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.
H World Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, H World Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H World Group'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 17.22% mean?
H World Group (STU:CL4) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.22% 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 H World Group and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 15.50. According to the industry distribution chart, H World Group ranks #251 out of 845 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is H World Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
H World Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.22% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 15.50. The Travel & Leisure industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.04. H World Group's value of 17.22% is 71.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H World Group ranks #251 out of 845 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H World Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H World Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to H and WH?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, H World Group ranks #251 out of 845 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts H World Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.04. H World Group's value of 17.22% is 71.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.50 vs. the industry median of 10.04, H World Group 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Travel & Leisure companies is 10.04, based on 845 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. H World Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.22% is 71.5% 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 H World Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H World Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.22%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 15.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H World Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H World Group (STU:CL4) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.81, compared to a current price of €3.56 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.22%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 15.50 and 71.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 10.04. H World Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 H World Group (STU:CL4), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.22% 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 H World Group (STU:CL4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H World Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.56 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.81.
GuruFocus considers H World Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CL4:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 17.22% (11% above median its 10-year median of 15.50)
GF Value™: €3.81 vs. price of €3.56 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#251 of 845)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CL4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H World Group Ltd a foremost, fast-growing multi-brand hotel group with international operations. The principal business activities of the Company are to develop and operate leased and owned, manachised and franchised hotels mainly in the PRC or PRC Mainland. The Group has two operating segments which are legacy Huazhu and legacy DH according to the way management intends to evaluate results and allocate resources within the Group. The majority of revenue comes from legacy Huazhu. The company has presence in Greater China and also Outside Greater China.
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