C3.ai (XSWX:AI) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -407.31% (As of Apr. 2026)


XSWX:AI C3.ai Inc XSWX:AI
53 GF Score
Price CHF7.23
GF Value CHF13.54
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is C3.ai ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

C3.ai XSWX:AI 53 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -407.31% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AI with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF13.54. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,809 Software companies, C3.ai ranks worse than 86.51% 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. C3.ai's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -407.31%.

The historical rank and industry rank for C3.ai's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:AI' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1899.49   Med: -482.38   Max: -252.15
Current: -436.55

During the past 8 years, C3.ai's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -252.15%. The lowest was -1899.49%. And the median was -482.38%.

XSWX:AI's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
86.51% of 2809 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 19.89 vs XSWX:AI: -436.55

C3.ai's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 23.80% per year.


C3.ai  (XSWX:AI) 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.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


C3.ai ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


C3.ai ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for C3.ai'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.

C3.ai ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

C3.ai Annual Data
Trend Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1,913.43 -468.38 -253.70 -239.92 -445.65

C3.ai Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -251.66 -437.61 -392.45 -471.72 -407.31

XSWX:AI vs EVTC, APPN, MQ: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, C3.ai'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.


C3.ai ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, C3.ai's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where C3.ai's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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C3.ai 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:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

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.

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(97.546 + 0 + 29.367) - (30.82 + 29.599 + 29.227)
=37.267

Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(79.192 + 0 + 25.175) - (19.608 + 27.457 + 32.478)
=24.824

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of C3.ai for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jan. 2026  Q: Apr. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-347.584/( ( (55.888 + max(37.267, 0)) + (52.694 + max(24.824, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-347.584/( ( 93.155 + 77.518 )/ 2 )
=-347.584/85.3365
=-407.31 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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 -407.31% mean?
C3.ai (XSWX:AI) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -407.31% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on C3.ai and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, C3.ai ranks #2430 out of 2809 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is C3.ai's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
C3.ai's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -407.31%. Based on the distribution chart, C3.ai ranks #2430 out of 2809 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, C3.ai has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C3.ai's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to EVTC and APPN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, C3.ai ranks #2430 out of 2809 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places C3.ai in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.89. 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 Software company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Software companies is 19.89, based on 2,809 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. 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 C3.ai and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C3.ai's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -407.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C3.ai stock overvalued right now?
C3.ai (XSWX:AI) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -407.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF13.54, compared to a current price of CHF7.23 — trading 46.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -407.31%. C3.ai's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 C3.ai (XSWX:AI), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -407.31% as of Apr. 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 C3.ai (XSWX:AI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C3.ai stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF7.23 is trading 46.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF13.54.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AI:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -407.31%
  • GF Value™: CHF13.54 vs. price of CHF7.23 (46.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


C3.ai Business Description

Address 1400 Seaport Boulevard, Redwood City, CA, USA, 94063
C3.ai Inc is an enterprise artificial intelligence company. The company provides software-as-a-service applications that enable customers to rapidly develop, deploy, and operate large-scale Enterprise AI applications across any infrastructure. It provides solutions under three divisions namely, The C3 AI Platform, which is an end-to-end application development and runtime environment for designing, developing, and deploying AI applications: C3 AI Applications, which is a portfolio of pre-built, extensible, industry-specific, and application-specific Enterprise AI applications: and C3 Generative AI, which combines the utility of large language models. Geographically the company derives revenue from North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World.
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