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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. Lai Sun Garment (International)'s annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -9.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lai Sun Garment (International)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LAI3'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.78 Med: -7.72 Max: 91.49
Current: -20.13
During the past 13 years, Lai Sun Garment (International)'s highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 91.49%. The lowest was -21.78%. And the median was -7.72%.
STU:LAI3's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 88.95% of 552
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 14.865
vs STU:LAI3: -20.13
Lai Sun Garment (International) (STU:LAI3) 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.
* 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.
Lai Sun Garment (International) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
STU:LAI3 vs MMM, HON: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Lai Sun Garment (International)'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.
Lai Sun Garment (International) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Lai Sun Garment (International)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lai Sun Garment (International)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Lai Sun Garment (International) 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 (Jan. 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 -9.78% mean?
Lai Sun Garment (International) (STU:LAI3) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -9.78% as of Jan. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Lai Sun Garment (International) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lai Sun Garment (International) ranks #491 out of 552 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Lai Sun Garment (International)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Lai Sun Garment (International)'s current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -9.78%. Based on the distribution chart, Lai Sun Garment (International) ranks #491 out of 552 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lai Sun Garment (International) has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lai Sun Garment (International)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Lai Sun Garment (International) ranks #491 out of 552 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Lai Sun Garment (International) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.87. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Conglomerates companies is 14.87, based on 552 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 Lai Sun Garment (International) and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lai Sun Garment (International)'s current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -9.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lai Sun Garment (International) stock overvalued right now?
Lai Sun Garment (International) (STU:LAI3) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -9.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.11, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -9.78%. Lai Sun Garment (International)'s overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 Lai Sun Garment (International) (STU:LAI3), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -9.78% as of Jan. 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 Lai Sun Garment (International) (STU:LAI3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Garment (International) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.10 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.11.
Key valuation signals for STU:LAI3:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -9.78%
GF Value™: €0.11 vs. price of €0.10 (9.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LAI3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lai Sun Garment (International) Ltd is a real estate company. The company's principal activities include property development and investment in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and overseas as well as investment in and operation of hotels and restaurants and investment holding. The company operates through nine segments namely, Property development and sales; Property investment; Hotel operation; Restaurant and F&B product sales operations; Media and entertainment; Film and TV program segment; Cinema operation; Theme park operation, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Property development and sales segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Hong Kong and the rest from Chinese Mainland and Macau, the United Kindom, Vietnam, and other regions.
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