Central Iron Ore (TSXV:CIO) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -13.92% (As of Mar. 2026)


What is Central Iron Ore ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Central Iron Ore TSXV:CIO -14.29% ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -13.92% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,502 Metals & Mining companies, Central Iron Ore ranks better than 60.67% 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. Central Iron Ore's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -13.92%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Central Iron Ore's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

TSXV:CIO' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.16   Med: -12.91   Max: 40.81
Current: -10.88

During the past 13 years, Central Iron Ore's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 40.81%. The lowest was -27.16%. And the median was -12.91%.

TSXV:CIO's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
60.67% of 2502 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -22.105 vs TSXV:CIO: -10.88

Central Iron Ore's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Central Iron Ore  (TSXV:CIO) 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.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


Central Iron Ore ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Central Iron Ore ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Iron Ore'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.

Central Iron Ore ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Central Iron Ore Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -27.16 40.81 -20.19 -12.52 -13.29

Central Iron Ore Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.60 -18.60 -5.52 -5.83 -13.92

TSXV:CIO vs NEM, AU: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Central Iron Ore'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.


Central Iron Ore ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Iron Ore's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Iron Ore's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.



Central Iron Ore 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:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

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.

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0.203 + 0 + 0.00099999999999997) - (0.197 + -0.002 + 0)
=0.009

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0.244 + 0 + 0) - (0.063 + -0.002 + 0)
=0.183

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Central Iron Ore for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-0.804/( ( (5.528 + max(0.009, 0)) + (5.832 + max(0.183, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-0.804/( ( 5.537 + 6.015 )/ 2 )
=-0.804/5.776
=-13.92 %

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 -13.92% mean?
Central Iron Ore (TSXV:CIO) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -13.92% 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 Central Iron Ore and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Iron Ore ranks #984 out of 2502 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Central Iron Ore's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Central Iron Ore's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -13.92%. Based on the distribution chart, Central Iron Ore ranks #984 out of 2502 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Central Iron Ore's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Central Iron Ore ranks #984 out of 2502 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Central Iron Ore in the upper half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Central Iron Ore and its competitors. Central Iron Ore's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -13.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Iron Ore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Iron Ore (TSXV:CIO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.09, compared to a current price of C$0.06 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -13.92%. 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 Central Iron Ore (TSXV:CIO), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -13.92% 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.

Central Iron Ore Business Description

Address 49-51 York Street, Level 2, Suite 1, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Central Iron Ore Ltd is a junior mineral exploration and development company. The firm engages in the exploration and development of gold projects in Western Australia. It holds interests in Red 5 Joint Venture, British King Gold Mine, South Darlot Joint Venture Project, and South Darlot Gold Project. The majority of the revenue is generated through management fees and Interest income. Geographically, it has presence in Australia and Canada.