VLN (Valens Semiconductor) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -215.58% (As of Mar. 2026)


VLN Valens Semiconductor Ltd VLN
70 GF Score
Price $2.07
GF Value $2.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Valens Semiconductor ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Valens Semiconductor VLN -7.17% 70 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -215.58% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VLN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Semiconductors companies, Valens Semiconductor ranks worse than 95.02% 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. Valens Semiconductor's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -215.58%.

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

VLN' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -324.48   Med: -203.01   Max: -113.52
Current: -201.6

During the past 7 years, Valens Semiconductor's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -113.52%. The lowest was -324.48%. And the median was -203.01%.

VLN's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
95.02% of 1025 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 8.35 vs VLN: -201.60

Valens Semiconductor's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 10.00% per year.


Valens Semiconductor  (NYSE:VLN) 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.


Valens Semiconductor ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Valens Semiconductor ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valens Semiconductor'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.

Valens Semiconductor ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Valens Semiconductor Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -294.82 -159.95 -113.52 -190.48 -215.54

Valens Semiconductor 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 -193.67 -199.59 -188.86 -221.87 -215.58

VLN vs GCTS, MX, GSIT: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Valens Semiconductor'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.


Valens Semiconductor ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Valens Semiconductor's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Valens Semiconductor 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)
=(9.971 + 10.117 + 5.974) - (10.007 + 0 + 11.401)
=4.654

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(10.475 + 10.906 + 5.46) - (8.185 + 0 + 11.907)
=6.749

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Valens Semiconductor 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 )
=-33.012/( ( (9.802 + max(4.654, 0)) + (9.421 + max(6.749, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-33.012/( ( 14.456 + 16.17 )/ 2 )
=-33.012/15.313
=-215.58 %

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 -215.58% mean?
Valens Semiconductor (VLN) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -215.58% 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 Valens Semiconductor and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Valens Semiconductor ranks #974 out of 1025 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 95%.
Is Valens Semiconductor's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Valens Semiconductor's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -215.58%. Based on the distribution chart, Valens Semiconductor ranks #974 out of 1025 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Valens Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valens Semiconductor's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to GCTS and MX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Valens Semiconductor ranks #974 out of 1025 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Valens Semiconductor in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.35. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Semiconductors companies is 8.35, based on 1,025 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 Valens Semiconductor and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valens Semiconductor's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -215.58%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valens Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valens Semiconductor (VLN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.08, compared to a current price of $2.07 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -215.58%. Valens Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Valens Semiconductor (VLN), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -215.58% 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 Valens Semiconductor (VLN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valens Semiconductor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.07 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.08. GuruFocus considers Valens Semiconductor to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for VLN:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -215.58%
  • GF Value™: $2.08 vs. price of $2.07 (0.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Valens Semiconductor Business Description

Address 8 Hanagar Street, PO Box 7152, Hod Hasharon, ISR, 4501309
Valens Semiconductor Ltd is a provider of semiconductor products, pushing the boundaries of connectivity by enabling long-reach, high-speed video, and data transmission for the audio-video and automotive industries. It operates in two segments: Cross Industry Business, which includes solutions for the non-automotive verticals, including audio-video, industrial, machine vision and medical markets, that deliver superior, plug-and-play convergence and distribution of different interfaces, through a single long-distance category cable; and Automotive segment products enable safe and resilient high-speed in-vehicle connectivity for car architectures, realizing the vision of connected and autonomous cars. The company's geographical revenue is derived from Hungary.
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