Medicure (TSXV:MPH) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -163.47% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSXV:MPH Medicure Inc TSXV:MPH
57 GF Score
Price C$1.07
GF Value C$1.56
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Medicure ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Medicure TSXV:MPH 57 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -163.47% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:MPH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of C$1.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 Drug Manufacturers companies, Medicure ranks worse than 93.79% 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. Medicure's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -163.47%.

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

TSXV:MPH' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -591.98   Med: -34.14   Max: 1792.94
Current: -591.98

During the past 13 years, Medicure's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 1792.94%. The lowest was -591.98%. And the median was -34.14%.

TSXV:MPH's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
93.79% of 983 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 11.46 vs TSXV:MPH: -591.98

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


Medicure  (TSXV:MPH) 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.


Medicure ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Medicure ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Medicure'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.

Medicure ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Medicure Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -30.21 45.05 -38.06 -48.54 -537.58

Medicure 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 -201.62 -225.39 -386.64 -1,505.50 -163.47

TSXV:MPH vs ZTS, UTHR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Medicure'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.


Medicure ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Medicure's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSXV:MPH
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Medicure 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)
=(4.722 + 2.942 + 0.293) - (11.149 + 0 + 0)
=-3.192

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(5.644 + 3.188 + 0.338) - (9.908 + 0 + 0)
=-0.738

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Medicure 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 )
=-1.468/( ( (0.945 + max(-3.192, 0)) + (0.851 + max(-0.738, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-1.468/( ( 0.945 + 0.851 )/ 2 )
=-1.468/0.898
=-163.47 %

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 -163.47% mean?
Medicure (TSXV:MPH) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -163.47% 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 Medicure and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Medicure ranks #922 out of 983 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 93.8%.
Is Medicure's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Medicure's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -163.47%. Based on the distribution chart, Medicure ranks #922 out of 983 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Medicure has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medicure's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Medicure ranks #922 out of 983 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Medicure in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.46. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 11.46, based on 983 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. 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 Medicure and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Medicure's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -163.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medicure stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medicure (TSXV:MPH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.56, compared to a current price of C$1.07 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -163.47%. Medicure's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 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 Medicure (TSXV:MPH), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -163.47% 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 Medicure (TSXV:MPH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medicure stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$1.07 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.56. GuruFocus considers Medicure to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSXV:MPH:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -163.47%
  • GF Value™: C$1.56 vs. price of C$1.07 (31.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:MPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Medicure Business Description

Other Exchanges MCUJF:USA
Address 1250 Waverley Street, No. 2, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R3T 6C6
Medicure Inc is focused on the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for patients and prescribers in the United States market and sales to the Retail Public of pharmaceutical products. The Company's present focus is the sale and marketing of its cardiovascular products, AGGRASTAT, ZYPITAMAG, and increasing its e-commerce and mail order pharmaceutical business. The Company operates under two segments: the marketing and distribution of commercial products and the operation of a retail and mail order pharmacy. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail and Mail Order Pharmacy segment.
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