CES Energy SolutionsTSX:CEU +0.86%77 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 11.99. GuruFocus rates TSX:CEU with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of C$9.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 997 Oil & Gas companies, CES Energy Solutions ranks better than 79.84% 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. CES Energy Solutions's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CES Energy Solutions's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CEU'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.1 Med: 11.99 Max: 27.33
Current: 23.43
During the past 13 years, CES Energy Solutions's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 27.33%. The lowest was -42.10%. And the median was 11.99%.
TSX:CEU's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 79.84% of 997
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 8.55
vs TSX:CEU: 23.43
CES Energy Solutions's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) 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.
CES Energy Solutions ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
CES Energy Solutions ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CES Energy Solutions'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.
CES Energy Solutions ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
TSX:CEU vs SLB, BKR, HAL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, CES Energy Solutions'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.
CES Energy Solutions ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CES Energy Solutions's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CES Energy Solutions's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
CES Energy Solutions 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 19.68% mean?
CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 19.68% 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 CES Energy Solutions and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 11.99. According to the industry distribution chart, CES Energy Solutions ranks #201 out of 997 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is CES Energy Solutions' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
CES Energy Solutions' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 19.68% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 11.99. The Oil & Gas industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.55. CES Energy Solutions' value of 19.68% is 130.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CES Energy Solutions ranks #201 out of 997 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CES Energy Solutions has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CES Energy Solutions' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CES Energy Solutions ranks #201 out of 997 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places CES Energy Solutions in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.55. CES Energy Solutions' value of 19.68% is 130.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.99 vs. the industry median of 8.55, CES Energy Solutions 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Oil & Gas companies is 8.55, based on 997 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. CES Energy Solutions's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 19.68% is 130.2% 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 CES Energy Solutions and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CES Energy Solutions's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.68%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 11.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CES Energy Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$9.33, compared to a current price of C$16.35 — trading 75.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.68%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 11.99 and 130.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 8.55. CES Energy Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.68% 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 CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CES Energy Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$16.35 is trading 75.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$9.33.
GuruFocus considers CES Energy Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CEU:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 19.68% (64% above median its 10-year median of 11.99)
GF Value™: C$9.33 vs. price of C$16.35 (75.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 130.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#201 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CEU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CES Energy Solutions Corp business is to design, implement, and manufacture consumable fluids and specialty chemicals for the North American oil and gas industry. This includes solutions at drill-bit, at point of completion and stimulation, at wellhead and pump-jack and to the pipeline and midstream market. Its geographical segments are the United States and Canada, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United States.
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