Villeroy & Boch AGXSWX:VIB3 73 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 21.02. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VIB3 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF17.55. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,776 Construction companies, Villeroy & Boch AG ranks worse than 64.36% 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. Villeroy & Boch AG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Villeroy & Boch AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:VIB3'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.27 Med: 21.02 Max: 35.1
Current: 10.38
During the past 13 years, Villeroy & Boch AG's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 35.10%. The lowest was 9.27%. And the median was 21.02%.
XSWX:VIB3's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 64.36% of 1776
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 19.425
vs XSWX:VIB3: 10.38
Villeroy & Boch AG's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -12.80% per year.
Villeroy & Boch AG (XSWX:VIB3) 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.
Villeroy & Boch AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Villeroy & Boch AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Villeroy & Boch 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:VIB3 vs TT, JCI, CARR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Villeroy & Boch 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.
Villeroy & Boch AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Villeroy & Boch AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Villeroy & Boch AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Villeroy & Boch 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 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 6.05% mean?
Villeroy & Boch AG (XSWX:VIB3) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.05% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Villeroy & Boch AG and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 21.02. Over the past decade, Villeroy & Boch AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 9.27 to 35.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Villeroy & Boch AG ranks #1143 out of 1776 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is Villeroy & Boch AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Villeroy & Boch AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.05% is 71% below median its 10-year median of 21.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.27 to a high of 35.10. The Construction industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.43. Villeroy & Boch AG's value of 6.05% is 68.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Villeroy & Boch AG ranks #1143 out of 1776 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Villeroy & Boch AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Villeroy & Boch AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Villeroy & Boch AG ranks #1143 out of 1776 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Villeroy & Boch AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.43. Villeroy & Boch AG's value of 6.05% is 68.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Villeroy & Boch AG's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 9.27 to 35.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.02 vs. the industry median of 19.43, Villeroy & Boch AG has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Construction companies is 19.43, based on 1,776 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. Villeroy & Boch AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.05% is 68.9% below 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 Villeroy & Boch AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Villeroy & Boch AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.05%, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 21.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Villeroy & Boch AG stock overvalued right now?
Villeroy & Boch AG (XSWX:VIB3) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.05%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF17.55, compared to a current price of CHF16.45 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.05%, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 21.02 and 68.9% below the Construction industry median of 19.43. Villeroy & Boch AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Villeroy & Boch AG (XSWX:VIB3), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.05% as of Mar. 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 Villeroy & Boch AG (XSWX:VIB3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Villeroy & Boch AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF16.45 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF17.55.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VIB3:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 6.05% (71% below median its 10-year median of 21.02)
GF Value™: CHF17.55 vs. price of CHF16.45 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.9% below the Construction median (#1143 of 1776)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:VIB3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Villeroy & Boch AG is a manufacturer of home furnishing products based in Germany. The firm's activities are broadly categorized into two segments. The Bathroom and Wellness Division produces a variety of items, including ceramic sanitary ware, ceramic kitchen sinks, bathroom furniture, shower tubs, whirlpools, as well as bath and kitchen fittings and accessories. This division also offers shower toilets, installation systems, outdoor whirlpools, and a range of accessories. Meanwhile, the Dining & Lifestyle Division provides an extensive selection of tableware, glassware, and cutlery designed for stylish dining, along with home accessories, gifts, and convenience-oriented products made from porcelain. The majority of the firm's revenue comes from the Bathroom and Wellness Division.
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