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Workman CoWKISF 95 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 64.78. GuruFocus rates WKISF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.60. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Workman Co ranks better than 89.15% 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. Workman Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Workman Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
WKISF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.47 Med: 64.78 Max: 84.2
Current: 54.24
During the past 13 years, Workman Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 84.20%. The lowest was 44.47%. And the median was 64.78%.
WKISF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 89.15% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 11.525
vs WKISF: 54.24
Workman Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -12.10% per year.
Workman Co (OTCPK:WKISF) 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.
Workman Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Workman Co'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.
WKISF vs TJX, ROST, BURL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Workman Co'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.
Workman Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Workman Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Workman Co'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 (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 30.31% mean?
Workman Co (WKISF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 30.31% 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 Workman Co and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 64.78. Over the past decade, Workman Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 44.47 to 84.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Workman Co ranks #122 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Workman Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Workman Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 30.31% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 64.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.47 to a high of 84.20. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.53. Workman Co's value of 30.31% is 163% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Workman Co ranks #122 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Workman Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Workman Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Workman Co ranks #122 out of 1124 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Workman Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.53. Workman Co's value of 30.31% is 163% above this benchmark. Historically, Workman Co's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 44.47 to 84.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.78 vs. the industry median of 11.53, Workman Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 11.53, based on 1,124 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. Workman Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 30.31% is 163% 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 Workman Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Workman Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.31%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 64.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Workman Co stock overvalued right now?
Workman Co (WKISF) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 30.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.60, compared to a current price of $40.01 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.31%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 64.78 and 163% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 11.53. Workman Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 Workman Co (WKISF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.31% 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 Workman Co (WKISF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workman Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.01 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.60.
Key valuation signals for WKISF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 30.31% (53% below median its 10-year median of 64.78)
GF Value™: $38.60 vs. price of $40.01 (3.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 163% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#122 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WKISF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Workman Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in operating franchise stores and directly-operated stores providing working wear, casual wear, family clothing, footwear and working-related items. The company provides family clothing, including inner wears, socks, soldier socks, hats, towels and aprons; casual wear, including polo shirts, T-shirts, high neck shirts and blouses; working wear, including working jumpers, working pants, boiler suits and tobifuku; footwear, including safety shoes, safety sneakers, rubber-soled socks, boots and cloth shoes.
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