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NV BekaertWBO:BEKB +0.37%71 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 13.15. GuruFocus rates WBO:BEKB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.43. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,061 Industrial Products companies, NV Bekaert ranks worse than 62.86% 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. NV Bekaert's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NV Bekaert's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:BEKB'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.64 Med: 13.15 Max: 27.52
Current: 6.51
During the past 13 years, NV Bekaert's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 27.52%. The lowest was 5.64%. And the median was 13.15%.
WBO:BEKB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 62.86% of 3061
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.69
vs WBO:BEKB: 6.51
NV Bekaert's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -12.90% 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.
NV Bekaert ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NV Bekaert'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.
WBO:BEKB vs CRS, ATI, MLI: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, NV Bekaert'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.
NV Bekaert ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, NV Bekaert's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NV Bekaert'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 1.00% mean?
NV Bekaert (WBO:BEKB) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.00% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on NV Bekaert and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 13.15. Over the past decade, NV Bekaert's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.64 to 27.52. According to the industry distribution chart, NV Bekaert ranks #1924 out of 3061 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is NV Bekaert's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
NV Bekaert's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.00% is 92% below median its 10-year median of 13.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.64 to a high of 27.52. The Industrial Products industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.69. NV Bekaert's value of 1.00% is 91.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NV Bekaert ranks #1924 out of 3061 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NV Bekaert has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NV Bekaert's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, NV Bekaert ranks #1924 out of 3061 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places NV Bekaert in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.69. NV Bekaert's value of 1.00% is 91.4% below this benchmark. Historically, NV Bekaert's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.64 to 27.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.15 vs. the industry median of 11.69, NV Bekaert 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Industrial Products companies is 11.69, based on 3,061 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. NV Bekaert's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.00% is 91.4% 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 NV Bekaert and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NV Bekaert's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.00%, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 13.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NV Bekaert stock overvalued right now?
NV Bekaert (WBO:BEKB) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.43, compared to a current price of €40.90 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.00%, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 13.15 and 91.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 11.69. NV Bekaert's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 NV Bekaert (WBO:BEKB), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 NV Bekaert (WBO:BEKB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NV Bekaert stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €40.90 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €35.43.
Key valuation signals for WBO:BEKB:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 1.00% (92% below median its 10-year median of 13.15)
GF Value™: €35.43 vs. price of €40.90 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.4% below the Industrial Products median (#1924 of 3061)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:BEKB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NV Bekaert SA uses metal treatment technologies to deliver a portfolio of steel wire products and coating solutions to customers. It operates in four segments: rubber reinforcement, steel wire solutions, specialty businesses, and Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group. The company's products help reduce friction, improve corrosion resistance, and enhance adhesion with other materials. Bekaert's offerings are used across sectors such as automotive, construction, energy, agriculture, and consumer goods. The company operates in China, the USA, Belgium, India, Slovakia, and other countries. The majority of revenue is from international (Others).
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