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Kimco RealtySTU:KIC +1.75%78 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 602.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 594.34. GuruFocus rates STU:KIC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 579 REITs companies, Kimco Realty ranks better than 69.43% 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. Kimco Realty's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 602.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kimco Realty's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:KIC'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 182.98 Med: 594.34 Max: 976.62
Current: 628.17
During the past 13 years, Kimco Realty's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 976.62%. The lowest was 182.98%. And the median was 594.34%.
STU:KIC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 69.43% of 579
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 177.71
vs STU:KIC: 628.17
Kimco Realty's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -5.50% per year.
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.
Kimco Realty ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Kimco Realty ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimco Realty'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:KIC vs REG, FRT, BRX: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Kimco Realty'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.
Kimco Realty ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Kimco Realty's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimco Realty'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 602.21% mean?
Kimco Realty (STU:KIC) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 602.21% 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 Kimco Realty and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 594.34. Over the past decade, Kimco Realty's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 182.98 to 976.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimco Realty ranks #177 out of 579 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Kimco Realty's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Kimco Realty's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 602.21% is near median its 10-year median of 594.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 182.98 to a high of 976.62. The REITs industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 177.71. Kimco Realty's value of 602.21% is 238.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimco Realty ranks #177 out of 579 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kimco Realty has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimco Realty's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to REG and FRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Kimco Realty ranks #177 out of 579 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Kimco Realty in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 177.71. Kimco Realty's value of 602.21% is 238.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kimco Realty's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 182.98 to 976.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 594.34 vs. the industry median of 177.71, Kimco Realty 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 REITs company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among REITs companies is 177.71, based on 579 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. Kimco Realty's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 602.21% is 238.9% 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 Kimco Realty and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 177.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimco Realty's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 602.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 594.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimco Realty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimco Realty (STU:KIC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.60, compared to a current price of €23.20 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 602.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 594.34 and 238.9% above the REITs industry median of 177.71. Kimco Realty's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Kimco Realty (STU:KIC), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 602.21% 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 Kimco Realty (STU:KIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimco Realty stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €23.20 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.60.
GuruFocus considers Kimco Realty to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:KIC:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 602.21% (near median its 10-year median of 594.34)
GF Value™: €19.60 vs. price of €23.20 (18.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 238.9% above the REITs median (#177 of 579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:KIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
One of the oldest real estate investment trusts in the United States, Kimco Realty owns interests in 565 shopping centers throughout major markets in the US, representing roughly 100 million square feet.
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