Watches of Switzerland GroupWOSGF 85 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.98% as of Oct. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 21.23. GuruFocus rates WOSGF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,123 Retail - Cyclical companies, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks better than 56.72% 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. Watches of Switzerland Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 18.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Watches of Switzerland Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
WOSGF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.1 Med: 21.23 Max: 31.97
Current: 15.67
During the past 10 years, Watches of Switzerland Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 31.97%. The lowest was 6.10%. And the median was 21.23%.
WOSGF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 56.72% of 1123
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 11.57
vs WOSGF: 15.67
Watches of Switzerland Group (OTCPK:WOSGF) 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.
* 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.
Watches of Switzerland Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
WOSGF vs TPR, SIG, CPRI: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Watches of Switzerland 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.
Watches of Switzerland Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watches of Switzerland Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watches of Switzerland Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Watches of Switzerland Group 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:
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 (Oct. 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 18.98% mean?
Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.98% as of Oct. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 21.23. Over the past decade, Watches of Switzerland Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 6.10 to 31.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #486 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Watches of Switzerland Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.98% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 21.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.10 to a high of 31.97. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.57. Watches of Switzerland Group's value of 18.98% is 64% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #486 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Watches of Switzerland Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watches of Switzerland Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #486 out of 1123 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Watches of Switzerland Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.57. Watches of Switzerland Group's value of 18.98% is 64% above this benchmark. Historically, Watches of Switzerland Group's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 6.10 to 31.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.23 vs. the industry median of 11.57, Watches of Switzerland 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 11.57, based on 1,123 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. Watches of Switzerland Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.98% is 64% 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 Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watches of Switzerland Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.98%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 21.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.36, compared to a current price of $9.36 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.98%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 21.23 and 64% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 11.57. Watches of Switzerland Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.98% as of Oct. 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.36 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.36.
GuruFocus considers Watches of Switzerland Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WOSGF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 18.98% (11% below median its 10-year median of 21.23)
GF Value™: $7.36 vs. price of $9.36 (27.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#486 of 1123)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WOSGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is a retailer of luxury watches and jewellerys in the United Kingdom. Other than luxury watch offerings, the company also offers luxury jewellery, fashion, and classic watches and a range of watch and jewellery aftercare services. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Europe, and the United States, of which the majority of the revenue comes from the United Kingdom and Europe segment.
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