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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. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was -7.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zhidao International (Holdings)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
ZDAOF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -22.12 * Ranked among companies with meaningful ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % only.
Zhidao International (Holdings) (OTCPK:ZDAOF) 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.
* 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.
Zhidao International (Holdings) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Aluminum subindustry, Zhidao International (Holdings)'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.
Zhidao International (Holdings) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zhidao International (Holdings)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhidao International (Holdings)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Zhidao International (Holdings) 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 (Sep. 2024) 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 -7.32% mean?
Zhidao International (Holdings) (ZDAOF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -7.32% as of Sep. 2024. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Zhidao International (Holdings) and its competitors.
Is Zhidao International (Holdings)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Zhidao International (Holdings)'s current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -7.32%. Overall, Zhidao International (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhidao International (Holdings)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to AA?
Zhidao International (Holdings)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -7.32% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Zhidao International (Holdings) and its competitors. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -7.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhidao International (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Zhidao International (Holdings) (ZDAOF) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -7.32%. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -7.32%. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 9/100. 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 Zhidao International (Holdings) (ZDAOF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -7.32% as of Sep. 2024. 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.
Zhidao International (Holdings) Business Description
Zhidao International (Holdings) Ltd trades and supplies aluminum products. Its segments include trading of aluminum products, construction projects, and money lending. The company generates maximum revenue from the construction projects segment. The construction projects segment includes a supply of aluminum products in construction projects and an extension to the provision of construction and engineering services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Macau.
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