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PALM CIXBRV:PALC -0.10%93 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.49% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 15.82. GuruFocus rates XBRV:PALC with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of XOF6,596.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,980 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PALM CI ranks better than 64.9% 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. PALM CI's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PALM CI's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XBRV:PALC'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.27 Med: 15.82 Max: 55.93
Current: 18.49
During the past 13 years, PALM CI's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 55.93%. The lowest was -12.27%. And the median was 15.82%.
XBRV:PALC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 64.9% of 1980
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.17
vs XBRV:PALC: 18.49
PALM CI's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 6.30% per year.
PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) 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 PALM CI'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.
XBRV:PALC vs ADM, BG, TSN: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, PALM CI'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.
PALM CI ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PALM CI's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PALM CI'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 one times the 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 18.49% mean?
PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.49% 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 PALM CI and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 15.82. According to the industry distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #695 out of 1980 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is PALM CI's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
PALM CI's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.49% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 15.82. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.17. PALM CI's value of 18.49% is 51.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #695 out of 1980 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PALM CI has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PALM CI's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #695 out of 1980 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts PALM CI in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.17. PALM CI's value of 18.49% is 51.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.82 vs. the industry median of 12.17, PALM CI 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 12.17, based on 1,980 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. PALM CI's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.49% is 51.9% 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 PALM CI and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PALM CI's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.49%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 15.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PALM CI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF6,596.01, compared to a current price of XOF9,630.00 — trading 46% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.49%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 15.82 and 51.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.17. PALM CI's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 7 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 PALM CI (XBRV:PALC), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.49% 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 PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PALM CI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of XOF9,630.00 is trading 46% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF6,596.01.
GuruFocus considers PALM CI to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBRV:PALC:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 18.49% (17% above median its 10-year median of 15.82)
GF Value™: XOF6,596.01 vs. price of XOF9,630.00 (46% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#695 of 1980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRV:PALC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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