Orell Fussli AGXSWX:OFN +0.33%74 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 64.09% as of Dec. 2025, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 28.57. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OFN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF93.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,081 Business Services companies, Orell Fussli AG ranks better than 70.21% 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. Orell Fussli AG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 64.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orell Fussli AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:OFN'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -75.03 Med: 28.57 Max: 53.06
Current: 53.06
During the past 13 years, Orell Fussli AG's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 53.06%. The lowest was -75.03%. And the median was 28.57%.
XSWX:OFN's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 70.21% of 1081
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 20.97
vs XSWX:OFN: 53.06
Orell Fussli AG's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 12.40% per year.
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) 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.
Orell Fussli AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Orell Fussli AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orell Fussli 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:OFN vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Orell Fussli 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.
Orell Fussli AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Orell Fussli AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orell Fussli AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Orell Fussli 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 64.09% mean?
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 64.09% 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 28.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #322 out of 1081 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Orell Fussli AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 64.09% is 124% above median its 10-year median of 28.57. The Business Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.97. Orell Fussli AG's value of 64.09% is 205.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #322 out of 1081 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #322 out of 1081 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Orell Fussli AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.97. Orell Fussli AG's value of 64.09% is 205.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.57 vs. the industry median of 20.97, Orell Fussli 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 Business Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 20.97, based on 1,081 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. Orell Fussli AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 64.09% is 205.6% 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orell Fussli AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 64.09%, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 28.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF93.72, compared to a current price of CHF152.00 — trading 62.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 64.09%, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 28.57 and 205.6% above the Business Services industry median of 20.97. Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 64.09% 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF152.00 is trading 62.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF93.72.
GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:OFN:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 64.09% (124% above median its 10-year median of 28.57)
GF Value™: CHF93.72 vs. price of CHF152.00 (62.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 205.6% above the Business Services median (#322 of 1081)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:OFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
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