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USA Today CoTDAY +0.44%47 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 71.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 919% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates TDAY with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Media - Diversified companies, USA Today Co ranks better than 72.61% 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. USA Today Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 71.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for USA Today Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TDAY'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.62 Med: 7 Max: 42.2
Current: 42.2
During the past 13 years, USA Today Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 42.20%. The lowest was -47.62%. And the median was 7.00%.
TDAY's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 72.61% of 1015
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 9.81
vs TDAY: 42.20
USA Today Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
USA Today Co (NYSE:TDAY) 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.
USA Today Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
USA Today Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for USA Today Co'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.
TDAY vs SCHL, LEE, EDUC: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, USA Today Co'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.
USA Today Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, USA Today Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where USA Today Co'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 71.31% mean?
USA Today Co (TDAY) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 71.31% 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. This is 919% above median its historical median of 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #278 out of 1015 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is USA Today Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
USA Today Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 71.31% is 919% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. The Media - Diversified industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.81. USA Today Co's value of 71.31% is 626.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #278 out of 1015 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SCHL and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #278 out of 1015 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts USA Today Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.81. USA Today Co's value of 71.31% is 626.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 9.81, USA Today Co 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Media - Diversified companies is 9.81, based on 1,015 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. USA Today Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 71.31% is 626.9% 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. USA Today Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 71.31%, which is 919% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (TDAY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.97, compared to a current price of $9.03 — trading 204% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 71.31%, which is 919% above median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 626.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 9.81. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 USA Today Co (TDAY), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 71.31% 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 USA Today Co (TDAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.03 is trading 204% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.97.
GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TDAY:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 71.31% (919% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: $2.97 vs. price of $9.03 (204% above fair value)
Industry Position: 626.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#278 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TDAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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