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Greencore GroupSTU:GCG +2.54%87 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.12% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:GCG with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,979 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Greencore Group ranks worse than 54.32% 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. Greencore Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Greencore Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:GCG'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.05 Med: 13.66 Max: 28.95
Current: 10.29
During the past 13 years, Greencore Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 28.95%. The lowest was 2.05%. And the median was 13.66%.
STU:GCG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 54.32% of 1979
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs STU:GCG: 10.29
Greencore Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 55.50% per year.
Greencore Group (STU:GCG) 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.
Greencore Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Greencore Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Greencore 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:GCG vs KHC, GIS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Greencore 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.
Greencore Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Greencore Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greencore Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Greencore Group 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 two times the semi-annual (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 -5.12% mean?
Greencore Group (STU:GCG) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -5.12% 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 Greencore Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Greencore Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.05 to 28.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #1075 out of 1979 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Greencore Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Greencore Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.12%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.05 to a high of 28.95. Based on the distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #1075 out of 1979 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Greencore Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greencore Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #1075 out of 1979 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Greencore Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Historically, Greencore Group's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.05 to 28.95 over the past decade. 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 Greencore Group 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. Greencore Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greencore Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greencore Group (STU:GCG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.86, compared to a current price of €2.42 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.12%. Greencore Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Greencore Group (STU:GCG), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.12% 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 Greencore Group (STU:GCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greencore Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.42 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.86.
GuruFocus considers Greencore Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GCG:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -5.12%
GF Value™: €2.86 vs. price of €2.42 (15.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Greencore Group PLC is a convenience food manufacturer that supplies chilled and frozen food to customers based in U.K. and the U.S. The company's operating business segment is Convenience Foods, and it geographically operates in UK & Ireland. The UK Convenience Food categories including sandwiches, sushi, salads, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, frozen Yorkshire Puddings and cakes and desserts categories as well as the Irish Ingredients trading business.
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