Vera BradleyVRA +5.22%65 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -10.51% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates VRA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Vera Bradley ranks worse than 85.04% 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. Vera Bradley's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -10.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vera Bradley's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
VRA'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.85 Med: 6.8 Max: 17.26
Current: -9.75
During the past 13 years, Vera Bradley's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 17.26%. The lowest was -15.85%. And the median was 6.80%.
VRA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 85.04% of 1056
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 8.54
vs VRA: -9.75
Vera Bradley's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Vera Bradley (NAS:VRA) 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.
Vera Bradley ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Vera Bradley ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vera Bradley'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.
VRA vs FMFC, AREB, FOSL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Vera Bradley'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.
Vera Bradley ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vera Bradley's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vera Bradley'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 -10.51% mean?
Vera Bradley (VRA) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -10.51% 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 Vera Bradley and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #898 out of 1056 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 85%.
Is Vera Bradley's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Vera Bradley's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -10.51%. Based on the distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #898 out of 1056 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vera Bradley has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vera Bradley's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to FMFC and AREB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #898 out of 1056 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Vera Bradley in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.54. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 8.54, based on 1,056 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 Vera Bradley and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vera Bradley's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -10.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vera Bradley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley (VRA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.89, compared to a current price of $4.04 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -10.51%. Vera Bradley's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Vera Bradley (VRA), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -10.51% 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 Vera Bradley (VRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.04 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.89.
GuruFocus considers Vera Bradley to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VRA:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -10.51%
GF Value™: $3.89 vs. price of $4.04 (3.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, luggage, and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the majority of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct and Vera Bradley Indirect.
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