Virco ManufacturingVIRC -2.31%63 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -11.71% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates VIRC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Virco Manufacturing ranks worse than 73.38% 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. Virco Manufacturing's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -11.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Virco Manufacturing's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
VIRC'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92 Med: 5.91 Max: 33.81
Current: -0.69
During the past 13 years, Virco Manufacturing's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 33.81%. The lowest was -2.92%. And the median was 5.91%.
VIRC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 73.38% of 432
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 9.265
vs VIRC: -0.69
Virco Manufacturing'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.
Virco Manufacturing ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Virco Manufacturing ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Virco Manufacturing'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.
VIRC vs KEQU, VIOT, BSET: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Virco Manufacturing'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.
Virco Manufacturing ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Virco Manufacturing's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virco Manufacturing'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 (Apr. 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 -11.71% mean?
Virco Manufacturing (VIRC) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -11.71% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Virco Manufacturing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Virco Manufacturing ranks #317 out of 432 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Virco Manufacturing's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Virco Manufacturing's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -11.71%. Based on the distribution chart, Virco Manufacturing ranks #317 out of 432 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Virco Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virco Manufacturing's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to KEQU and VIOT?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Virco Manufacturing ranks #317 out of 432 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Virco Manufacturing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.27. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 9.27, based on 432 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 Virco Manufacturing and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virco Manufacturing's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -11.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virco Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virco Manufacturing (VIRC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.53, compared to a current price of $6.34 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -11.71%. Virco Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Virco Manufacturing (VIRC), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -11.71% as of Apr. 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 Virco Manufacturing (VIRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virco Manufacturing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.34 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.53.
GuruFocus considers Virco Manufacturing to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VIRC:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -11.71%
GF Value™: $6.53 vs. price of $6.34 (2.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VIRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virco Manufacturing Corp is engaged in designing, production and distributing quality furniture for the commercial and education markets. The company manufactures an assortment of products, including mobile tables, mobile storage equipment, desks, computer furniture, chairs, activity tables, folding chairs, and folding tables. Its primary furniture lines are constructed of tubular metal legs and frames, combined with wood and plastic tops, plastic seats and backs, upholstered seats and backs, and upholstered rigid polyethylene and polypropylene shells.
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