Yancoal AustraliaYACAF +1.27%65 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.06% as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 14.67. GuruFocus rates YACAF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Other Energy Sources companies, Yancoal Australia ranks better than 61.88% 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. Yancoal Australia's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yancoal Australia's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
YACAF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.04 Med: 14.67 Max: 55.35
Current: 8.2
During the past 13 years, Yancoal Australia's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 55.35%. The lowest was -12.04%. And the median was 14.67%.
YACAF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 61.88% of 181
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 2.61
vs YACAF: 8.20
Yancoal Australia's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Yancoal Australia (OTCPK:YACAF) 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.
Yancoal Australia ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Yancoal Australia ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Yancoal Australia's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yancoal Australia's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Yancoal Australia 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 10.06% mean?
Yancoal Australia (YACAF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.06% 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 Yancoal Australia and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 14.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #69 out of 181 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Yancoal Australia's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Yancoal Australia's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.06% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 14.67. The Other Energy Sources industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.61. Yancoal Australia's value of 10.06% is 285.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #69 out of 181 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yancoal Australia has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yancoal Australia's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #69 out of 181 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Yancoal Australia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.61. Yancoal Australia's value of 10.06% is 285.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.67 vs. the industry median of 2.61, Yancoal Australia 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Other Energy Sources companies is 2.61, based on 181 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. Yancoal Australia's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.06% is 285.4% 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 Yancoal Australia and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yancoal Australia's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.06%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 14.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yancoal Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia (YACAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.41, compared to a current price of $3.95 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.06%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 14.67 and 285.4% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 2.61. Yancoal Australia's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.06% 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.95 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.41.
GuruFocus considers Yancoal Australia to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YACAF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 10.06% (31% below median its 10-year median of 14.67)
GF Value™: $3.41 vs. price of $3.95 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 285.4% above the Other Energy Sources median (#69 of 181)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YACAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yancoal Australia Ltd is involved in identifying, developing, and operating coal-related projects in Australia. It has a diversified product mix of metallurgical and thermal coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. The company generates maximum revenue from the New South Wales segment. It operates coal mines in the Hunter Valley, Moolarben, Mount Thorley Warkworth, Ashton and Stratford Duralie, Yarrabee and Middlemoun. The company's geographical markets include Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.
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