LSB IndustriesSTU:LS3 57 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.79% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LS3 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Chemicals companies, LSB Industries ranks worse than 51.52% 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. LSB Industries's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSB Industries's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LS3'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.33 Med: -0.33 Max: 33.46
Current: 8.95
During the past 13 years, LSB Industries's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 33.46%. The lowest was -9.33%. And the median was -0.33%.
STU:LS3's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 51.52% of 1607
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 9.38
vs STU:LS3: 8.95
LSB Industries's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% 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.
LSB Industries ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
LSB Industries ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSB Industries'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:LS3 vs ASPI, WLKP, ASIX: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LSB Industries's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSB Industries'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 10.79% mean?
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.79% 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 LSB Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #828 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is LSB Industries' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
LSB Industries' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.79%. The Chemicals industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.38. LSB Industries' value of 10.79% is 15% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #828 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LSB Industries has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSB Industries' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ASPI and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #828 out of 1607 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places LSB Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.38. LSB Industries' value of 10.79% is 15% above this benchmark. 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Chemicals companies is 9.38, based on 1,607 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. LSB Industries's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.79% is 15% 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 LSB Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSB Industries's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSB Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries (STU:LS3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.35, compared to a current price of €9.35 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.79% and 15% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.38. LSB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.79% 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.35 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.35.
GuruFocus considers LSB Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LS3:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 10.79%
GF Value™: €8.35 vs. price of €9.35 (12% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15% above the Chemicals median (#828 of 1607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSB Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products in the United States. The company manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural and industrial sectors. Its products include ammonia, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (AN and HDAN), and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN) for agricultural applications; high purity and commercial grade ammonia, sulfuric acids, concentrated, blended, and regular nitric acid, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, and diesel exhaust fluid for industrial applications; and industrial grade AN (LDAN) and AN solutions for mining applications. Its products are sold through distributors and directly to end customers throughout the United States and other parts of North America.
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