ZIM Integrated Shipping ServicesZIM +1.35%58 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 31.45. GuruFocus rates ZIM with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Transportation companies, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks worse than 58.88% 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. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
ZIM'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.87 Med: 31.45 Max: 196.62
Current: 9.32
During the past 9 years, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 196.62%. The lowest was -46.87%. And the median was 31.45%.
ZIM's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 58.88% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 11.68
vs ZIM: 9.32
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.
ZIM vs SBLK, DAC, NMM: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
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 0.81% mean?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.81% 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 31.45. According to the industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #587 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.81% is 97% below median its 10-year median of 31.45. The Transportation industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.68. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' value of 0.81% is 93.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #587 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SBLK and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #587 out of 997 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.68. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' value of 0.81% is 93.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.45 vs. the industry median of 11.68, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 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 Transportation company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Transportation companies is 11.68, based on 997 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. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.81% is 93.1% 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.81%, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 31.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.67, compared to a current price of $25.57 — trading 87.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.81%, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 31.45 and 93.1% below the Transportation industry median of 11.68. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 11 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.81% 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.57 is trading 87.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.67.
GuruFocus considers ZIM Integrated Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZIM:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 0.81% (97% below median its 10-year median of 31.45)
GF Value™: $13.67 vs. price of $25.57 (87.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.1% below the Transportation median (#587 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Business Description
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is an asset-light container liner shipping company. It offers tailored services, including land transportation and logistical services, specialized shipping solutions, including the transportation of out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated cargo, and dangerous and hazardous cargo. Its services include Cargo Services, Digital Services, Schedules, and Shipping Trades and Lines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Pacific trade region.
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