Utz BrandsUTZ +1.56%42 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 14.53. GuruFocus rates UTZ with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,969 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Utz Brands ranks worse than 61.86% 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. Utz Brands's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Utz Brands's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
UTZ'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11 Med: 14.53 Max: 11622.09
Current: 7.8
During the past 8 years, Utz Brands's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 11622.09%. The lowest was 1.11%. And the median was 14.53%.
UTZ's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 61.86% of 1969
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs UTZ: 7.80
Utz Brands'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.
Utz Brands ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Utz Brands'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.
UTZ vs MAMA, OFRM, WEST: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Utz Brands'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.
Utz Brands ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Utz Brands's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Utz Brands'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 8.47% mean?
Utz Brands (UTZ) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.47% 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 Utz Brands and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 14.53. Over the past decade, Utz Brands' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.11 to 11,622.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #1218 out of 1969 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Utz Brands' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Utz Brands' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.47% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 14.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 11,622.09. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Utz Brands' value of 8.47% is 29.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #1218 out of 1969 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Utz Brands has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Utz Brands' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MAMA and OFRM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #1218 out of 1969 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Utz Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Utz Brands' value of 8.47% is 29.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Utz Brands' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.11 to 11,622.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.53 vs. the industry median of 11.99, Utz Brands has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.99, based on 1,969 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. Utz Brands's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.47% is 29.4% below 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 Utz Brands and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Utz Brands's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.47%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 14.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utz Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands (UTZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.87, compared to a current price of $7.83 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.47%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 14.53 and 29.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.99. Utz Brands' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 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 Utz Brands (UTZ), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.47% 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 Utz Brands (UTZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.83 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.87.
GuruFocus considers Utz Brands to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UTZ:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.47% (42% below median its 10-year median of 14.53)
GF Value™: $13.87 vs. price of $7.83 (43.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1218 of 1969)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Utz Brands Inc is a manufacturer of branded salty snacks based in the United States. It produces various salty snack foods, including potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, party mixes, pork skins, ready-to-eat popcorn, and other snacks, which include salsa and dips. These products are offered through its flagship brands like Utz, On The Border, Zapp's, and Boulder Canyon, along with other brands, including Golden Flake, Miguelito's, Hawaiian, Bachman, Tim's Cascade, Dirty Potato Chips, TGI Fridays, and Vitner's. The company's products are packaged in a variety of different sizes and configurations, ranging from individual packages to shareable bulk containers. It also sells certain third-party branded products through its distribution network.
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