Inficon Holding AGXSWX:IFCN +3.25%90 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 37.03% as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 56.79. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IFCN with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF107.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,489 Hardware companies, Inficon Holding AG ranks better than 82.28% 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. Inficon Holding AG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 37.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inficon Holding AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IFCN'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.42 Med: 56.79 Max: 72.04
Current: 37.68
During the past 13 years, Inficon Holding AG's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 72.04%. The lowest was 33.42%. And the median was 56.79%.
XSWX:IFCN's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 82.28% of 2489
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 10.36
vs XSWX:IFCN: 37.68
Inficon Holding AG's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -3.10% per year.
Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) 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.
Inficon Holding AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Inficon Holding AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inficon Holding AG'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.
XSWX:IFCN vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Inficon Holding AG'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.
Inficon Holding AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Inficon Holding AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inficon Holding AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Inficon Holding AG 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 (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 37.03% mean?
Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 37.03% 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 Inficon Holding AG and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 56.79. Over the past decade, Inficon Holding AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 33.42 to 72.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #441 out of 2489 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Inficon Holding AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Inficon Holding AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 37.03% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 56.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.42 to a high of 72.04. The Hardware industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.36. Inficon Holding AG's value of 37.03% is 257.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #441 out of 2489 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Inficon Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inficon Holding AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #441 out of 2489 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Inficon Holding AG in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.36. Inficon Holding AG's value of 37.03% is 257.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Inficon Holding AG's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 33.42 to 72.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.79 vs. the industry median of 10.36, Inficon Holding AG 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 Hardware company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Hardware companies is 10.36, based on 2,489 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. Inficon Holding AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 37.03% is 257.4% 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 Inficon Holding AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inficon Holding AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 37.03%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 56.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inficon Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF107.72, compared to a current price of CHF171.40 — trading 59.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 37.03%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 56.79 and 257.4% above the Hardware industry median of 10.36. Inficon Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 37.03% 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 Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inficon Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF171.40 is trading 59.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF107.72.
GuruFocus considers Inficon Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IFCN:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 37.03% (35% below median its 10-year median of 56.79)
GF Value™: CHF107.72 vs. price of CHF171.40 (59.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 257.4% above the Hardware median (#441 of 2489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:IFCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inficon Holding AG operates in the technology sector in Switzerland. It caters to the scientific equipment industry by offering products that find their use in various industrial applications such as air conditioning, automotive manufacturing, the manufacture of LEDs, semiconductors, and optical and solar devices. Its main products are leak detectors and gauges, which help reduce the harmful effects of gases on the environment and reduce energy consumption. The other products in its portfolio comprise chemical detectors, electron beam gun control, mass spectrometers, gas concentration monitors, vacuum gauge controllers and cables, and vacuum transmitters. China drives maximum product sales, with the rest from Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and other regions.
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