FirstServiceTSX:FSV +0.34%86 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 35.61. GuruFocus rates TSX:FSV with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$277.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,749 Real Estate companies, FirstService ranks better than 63.98% 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. FirstService's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FirstService's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:FSV'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.84 Med: 35.61 Max: 73.71
Current: 31.8
During the past 13 years, FirstService's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 73.71%. The lowest was -47.84%. And the median was 35.61%.
TSX:FSV's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 63.98% of 1749
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.5
vs TSX:FSV: 31.80
FirstService's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -3.80% 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.
FirstService ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
FirstService ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FirstService'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.
TSX:FSV vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, FirstService'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.
FirstService ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, FirstService's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FirstService'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 17.66% mean?
FirstService (TSX:FSV) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.66% 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 FirstService and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 35.61. According to the industry distribution chart, FirstService ranks #630 out of 1749 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is FirstService's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
FirstService's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.66% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 35.61. The Real Estate industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.50. FirstService's value of 17.66% is 41.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FirstService ranks #630 out of 1749 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FirstService has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstService's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, FirstService ranks #630 out of 1749 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts FirstService in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.50. FirstService's value of 17.66% is 41.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 35.61 vs. the industry median of 12.50, FirstService 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Real Estate companies is 12.50, based on 1,749 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. FirstService's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.66% is 41.3% 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 FirstService and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FirstService's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.66%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 35.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstService stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstService (TSX:FSV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$277.28, compared to a current price of C$207.35 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.66%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 35.61 and 41.3% above the Real Estate industry median of 12.50. FirstService's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 FirstService (TSX:FSV), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.66% 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 FirstService (TSX:FSV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstService stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$207.35 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$277.28.
GuruFocus considers FirstService to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:FSV:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 17.66% (50% below median its 10-year median of 35.61)
GF Value™: C$277.28 vs. price of C$207.35 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.3% above the Real Estate median (#630 of 1749)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:FSV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FirstService Corp is engaged in outsourcing property services. The company operates in two business divisions: FirstService Residential and FirstService Brands. FirstService Residential has service contracts to manage thousands of residential communities, including high and low-rise condominiums and co-operatives. FirstService Brands generates the majority of the company's revenue and provides property services to residential and commercial customers through the following brands: California Closets; Paul Davis Restoration; CertaPro Painters, Floor Coverings International, and Pillar to Post Home Inspectors. The company earns the majority of its revenue in the United States, with the remaining revenue generated in Canada.
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