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TrainlineTNLIF 70 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 249.75% as of Feb. 2026, which is 347% above its 10-year median of 55.88. GuruFocus rates TNLIF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.21. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 845 Travel & Leisure companies, Trainline ranks better than 96.09% 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. Trainline's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 249.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Trainline's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TNLIF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -534.22 Med: 55.88 Max: 613.3
Current: 385.6
During the past 10 years, Trainline's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 613.30%. The lowest was -534.22%. And the median was 55.88%.
TNLIF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 96.09% of 845
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 10.04
vs TNLIF: 385.60
Trainline'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.
The historical data trend for Trainline'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.
TNLIF vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Trainline'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.
Trainline ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Trainline's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Trainline'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 two times the semi-annual (Feb. 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 249.75% mean?
Trainline (TNLIF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 249.75% as of Feb. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Trainline and its competitors. This is 347% above median its historical median of 55.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Trainline ranks #33 out of 845 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Trainline's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Trainline's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 249.75% is 347% above median its 10-year median of 55.88. The Travel & Leisure industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.04. Trainline's value of 249.75% is 2387.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trainline ranks #33 out of 845 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Trainline has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trainline's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Trainline ranks #33 out of 845 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Trainline in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.04. Trainline's value of 249.75% is 2387.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 55.88 vs. the industry median of 10.04, Trainline 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Travel & Leisure companies is 10.04, based on 845 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. Trainline's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 249.75% is 2387.5% 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 Trainline and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trainline's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 249.75%, which is 347% above median its own 10-year median of 55.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trainline stock overvalued right now?
Trainline (TNLIF) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 249.75%. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.21, compared to a current price of $2.97 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 249.75%, which is 347% above median its 10-year median of 55.88 and 2387.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 10.04. Trainline's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Trainline (TNLIF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 249.75% as of Feb. 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 Trainline (TNLIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trainline stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.97 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.21.
Key valuation signals for TNLIF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 249.75% (347% above median its 10-year median of 55.88)
GF Value™: $5.21 vs. price of $2.97 (43.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2387.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#33 of 845)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TNLIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Trainline PLC are the main independent rail and coach travel platform selling rail and coach tickets world'wide. The Group has three operating segments UK Consumer includes Travel apps and websites for individual travellers for journeys within the UK; International Consumer includes Travel apps and websites for individual travellers for journeys outside the UK including journeys between the UK and outside the UK, and Trainline Solutions1 includes Travel portal platforms for Trainline's own branded business units, in addition to external corporates, travel management companies and whitelabel ecommerce platforms for Train Operating Companies. It generates majority of revenue from UK Consumer. It has presence in UK and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from UK.
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