WH GroupWHGLY +3.01%77 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 29.49% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 26.41. GuruFocus rates WHGLY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.32 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,969 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, WH Group ranks better than 77.96% 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. WH Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 29.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WH Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
WHGLY'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.86 Med: 26.41 Max: 32.44
Current: 28.05
During the past 13 years, WH Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 32.44%. The lowest was 13.86%. And the median was 26.41%.
WHGLY's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 77.96% of 1969
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs WHGLY: 28.05
WH Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 7.90% per year.
WH Group (OTCPK:WHGLY) 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.
The historical data trend for WH Group'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.
WHGLY vs KHC, GIS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, WH Group'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.
WH Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, WH Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WH Group'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 (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 29.49% mean?
WH Group (WHGLY) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 29.49% 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 WH Group and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 26.41. Over the past decade, WH Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 13.86 to 32.44. According to the industry distribution chart, WH Group ranks #434 out of 1969 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is WH Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
WH Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 29.49% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 26.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.86 to a high of 32.44. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. WH Group's value of 29.49% is 146% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WH Group ranks #434 out of 1969 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WH Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WH Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, WH Group ranks #434 out of 1969 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places WH Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. WH Group's value of 29.49% is 146% above this benchmark. Historically, WH Group's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 13.86 to 32.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.41 vs. the industry median of 11.99, WH Group has consistently been above 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. WH Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 29.49% is 146% above 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 WH Group 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. WH Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 29.49%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 26.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WH Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WH Group (WHGLY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.32, compared to a current price of $21.87 — trading 42.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 29.49%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 26.41 and 146% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.99. WH Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. 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 WH Group (WHGLY), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 29.49% 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 WH Group (WHGLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WH Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.87 is trading 42.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.32.
GuruFocus considers WH Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WHGLY:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 29.49% (12% above median its 10-year median of 26.41)
GF Value™: $15.32 vs. price of $21.87 (42.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 146% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#434 of 1969)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WHGLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WH Group is a holding company and the world's largest vertically integrated producer of pork and related packaged meat products. Its revenue is mainly derived from activities undertaken by its China and US operations, which are respectively via 70.3%-owned Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development Company and wholly owned Smithfield Foods Inc. In the US, its key packaged meats brands, in which it has a 6% market share, include Nathan's hot dogs, Armour, John Morrell, and Curly's, while in China, products are mainly under the Shuanghui brand, where it also has a 25% market share. We expect the company's operating profit to be split almost equally between the US and China in the future with a small contribution from Europe.
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