WHLM (Wilhelmina International) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 22.90% (As of Jun. 2025)

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What is Wilhelmina International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Wilhelmina International WHLM -0.18% 51 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.90% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates WHLM with a GF Score™ of 51/100. Among 1,080 Business Services companies, Wilhelmina International ranks better than 55.19% 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. Wilhelmina International's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 22.90%.

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

WHLM's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 21.21
* Ranked among companies with meaningful ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % only.

Wilhelmina International's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Wilhelmina International  (OTCPK:WHLM) 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.


Wilhelmina International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Wilhelmina International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wilhelmina International'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.

Wilhelmina International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Wilhelmina International Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Wilhelmina International Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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 52.77 49.45 -1.51 30.65 22.90

WHLM vs CAHO, THH, LICN: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Wilhelmina International'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.


Wilhelmina International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Wilhelmina International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wilhelmina International 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: Mar. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(8.874 + 0 + 0.28) - (11.6 + 0 + 0)
=-2.446

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(9.088 + 0 + 0.223) - (11.864 + 0 + 0)
=-2.553

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Wilhelmina International for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2025  Q: Jun. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=0.672/( ( (2.849 + max(-2.446, 0)) + (3.019 + max(-2.553, 0)) )/ 2 )
=0.672/( ( 2.849 + 3.019 )/ 2 )
=0.672/2.934
=22.90 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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 22.90% mean?
Wilhelmina International (WHLM) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.90% as of Jun. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Wilhelmina International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wilhelmina International ranks #484 out of 1080 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Wilhelmina International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Wilhelmina International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.90%. The Business Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.21. Wilhelmina International's value of 22.90% is 8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wilhelmina International ranks #484 out of 1080 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wilhelmina International has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilhelmina International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CAHO and THH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Wilhelmina International ranks #484 out of 1080 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Wilhelmina International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.21. Wilhelmina International's value of 22.90% is 8% above this benchmark. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 21.21, based on 1,080 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. Wilhelmina International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.90% is 8% 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 Wilhelmina International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wilhelmina International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilhelmina International stock overvalued right now?
Wilhelmina International (WHLM) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.90%. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.90% and 8% above the Business Services industry median of 21.21. Wilhelmina International's overall GF Score™ is 51/100. 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 Wilhelmina International (WHLM), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.90% as of Jun. 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.

Wilhelmina International Business Description

Address 5420 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Box No. 25, Dallas, TX, USA, 75240
Wilhelmina International Inc is engaged in the business of fashion model management. The company provides traditional, full-service fashion model and talent management services, specializing in the representation and management of models, entertainers, artists, athletes and another talent to various clients which include retailers, designers, advertising agencies, print and electronic media and catalog companies. In addition, the company is also engaged in providing fashion modeling and talent product endorsement services to clients such as advertising agencies, branded consumer goods companies, fashion designers, magazine publications, retailers, department stores, product catalogs, and Internet sites.
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