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Standex InternationalSXI -0.65%79 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 93.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 199% above its 10-year median of 31.35. GuruFocus rates SXI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $211.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,060 Industrial Products companies, Standex International ranks better than 89.41% 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. Standex International's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 93.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Standex International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
SXI'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.25 Med: 31.35 Max: 58.38
Current: 50.35
During the past 13 years, Standex International's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 58.38%. The lowest was 22.25%. And the median was 31.35%.
SXI's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 89.41% of 3060
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.73
vs SXI: 50.35
Standex International's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 7.90% per year.
Standex International (NYSE:SXI) 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.
Standex International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Standex International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standex International'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.
Standex International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
SXI vs MWA, KAI, MIR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Standex 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.
Standex International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Standex International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standex International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Standex 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 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 93.60% mean?
Standex International (SXI) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 93.60% 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 Standex International and its competitors. This is 199% above median its historical median of 31.35. Over the past decade, Standex International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 22.25 to 58.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Standex International ranks #324 out of 3060 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Standex International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Standex International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 93.60% is 199% above median its 10-year median of 31.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.25 to a high of 58.38. The Industrial Products industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.73. Standex International's value of 93.60% is 698% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standex International ranks #324 out of 3060 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Standex International has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standex International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MWA and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Standex International ranks #324 out of 3060 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Standex International in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.73. Standex International's value of 93.60% is 698% above this benchmark. Historically, Standex International's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 22.25 to 58.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.35 vs. the industry median of 11.73, Standex International 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Industrial Products companies is 11.73, based on 3,060 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. Standex International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 93.60% is 698% 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 Standex International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standex International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 93.60%, which is 199% above median its own 10-year median of 31.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standex International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standex International (SXI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $211.75, compared to a current price of $302.72 — trading 43% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 93.60%, which is 199% above median its 10-year median of 31.35 and 698% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.73. Standex International's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Standex International (SXI), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 93.60% 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 Standex International (SXI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standex International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $302.72 is trading 43% above its estimated GF Value™ of $211.75.
GuruFocus considers Standex International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SXI:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 93.60% (199% above median its 10-year median of 31.35)
GF Value™: $211.75 vs. price of $302.72 (43% above fair value)
Industry Position: 698% above the Industrial Products median (#324 of 3060)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SXI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standex International Corp is an industrial manufacturer of different products and services used in commercial and industrial markets. The company has five reportable segments: Electronics, Engraving, Scientific, Engineering Technologies, and Specialty Solutions. The maximum revenue is generated from its Electronics segment, which is a component and value-added services provider of both sensing and switching technologies, as well as magnetic power conversion components and assemblies, like custom wound transformers and inductors, current sense technology, value-added assemblies, and mechanical packaging, among others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States and the rest from the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), as well as other regions.
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