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Chemins de Fer DepartementauxXPAR:MLCFD -4.63%17 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.58% as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 25.58. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLCFD with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of €767.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Transportation companies, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks better than 78.18% 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. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chemins de Fer Departementaux's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MLCFD'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.37 Med: 25.58 Max: 230.21
Current: 25.58
During the past 10 years, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 230.21%. The lowest was 8.37%. And the median was 25.58%.
XPAR:MLCFD's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 78.18% of 999
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 11.77
vs XPAR:MLCFD: 25.58
Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) 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.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
XPAR:MLCFD vs UNP, CSX, NSC: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Chemins de Fer Departementaux'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.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemins de Fer Departementaux's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux 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 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 25.58% mean?
Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.58% 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.58. Over the past decade, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 8.37 to 230.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #218 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Chemins de Fer Departementaux's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.58% is near median its 10-year median of 25.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.37 to a high of 230.21. The Transportation industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.77. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's value of 25.58% is 117.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #218 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chemins de Fer Departementaux has a GF Score™ of 17/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemins de Fer Departementaux's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #218 out of 999 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Chemins de Fer Departementaux in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.77. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's value of 25.58% is 117.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 8.37 to 230.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.58 vs. the industry median of 11.77, Chemins de Fer Departementaux 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 Transportation company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Transportation companies is 11.77, based on 999 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. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.58% is 117.3% 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemins de Fer Departementaux stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €767.12, compared to a current price of €1,030.00 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.58 and 117.3% above the Transportation industry median of 11.77. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.58% 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemins de Fer Departementaux stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1,030.00 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €767.12.
GuruFocus considers Chemins de Fer Departementaux to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLCFD:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 25.58% (near median its 10-year median of 25.58)
GF Value™: €767.12 vs. price of €1,030.00 (34.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 117.3% above the Transportation median (#218 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLCFD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux Business Description
Chemins de Fer Departementaux designs, constructs and installs railroad materials and equipment. The company's products includes locomotives, maneuvering and line locomotives, rail-road engines, rail cars, passenger cars, funiculars and electric rail car branches.
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