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LOTTE Fine Chemical CoXKRX:004000 -0.11%91 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 32.39% as of Jun. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 19.50. GuruFocus rates XKRX:004000 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩52,764.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Chemicals companies, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co ranks better than 65.26% 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. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 32.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:004000'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.34 Med: 19.5 Max: 73.9
Current: 16.78
During the past 13 years, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 73.90%. The lowest was -4.34%. And the median was 19.50%.
XKRX:004000's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 65.26% of 1609
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.59
vs XKRX:004000: 16.78
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -36.00% per year.
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co (XKRX:004000) 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.
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LOTTE Fine Chemical 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.
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
XKRX:004000 vs DOW: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, LOTTE Fine Chemical 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.
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co 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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 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 32.39% mean?
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co (XKRX:004000) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 32.39% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on LOTTE Fine Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 19.50. According to the industry distribution chart, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co ranks #559 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 32.39% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 19.50. The Chemicals industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.59. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's value of 32.39% is 205.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co ranks #559 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co ranks #559 out of 1609 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts LOTTE Fine Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.59. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's value of 32.39% is 205.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.50 vs. the industry median of 10.59, LOTTE Fine Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Chemicals companies is 10.59, based on 1,609 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. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 32.39% is 205.9% 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 LOTTE Fine Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 32.39%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 19.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LOTTE Fine Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co (XKRX:004000) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩52,764.78, compared to a current price of ₩47,200.00 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 32.39%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 19.50 and 205.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.59. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 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 LOTTE Fine Chemical Co (XKRX:004000), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 32.39% as of Jun. 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 LOTTE Fine Chemical Co (XKRX:004000) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩47,200.00 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩52,764.78.
GuruFocus considers LOTTE Fine Chemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:004000:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 32.39% (66% above median its 10-year median of 19.50)
GF Value™: ₩52,764.78 vs. price of ₩47,200.00 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 205.9% above the Chemicals median (#559 of 1609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:004000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The chlorine/cellulose segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cellulose and caustic soda used to make products for the construction, cement, ceramics, paint, detergent, and personal care industries. The electronic materials segment sells toner for color laser printers, liquid crystal display materials, and lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide, used in rechargeable batteries. The ammonia segment's products are used in the production of fertilizer, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. The majority of sales come from Asia.
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