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Japan Smaller Capitalization FundJOF +1.89%36 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $11.04 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 962% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates JOF with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,208 Asset Management companies, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks worse than 61.34% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
JOF'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03 Med: 1.04 Max: 1.13
Current: 1.12
During the past 9 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund was 1.13. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 1.04.
JOF's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 61.34% of 1208
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.91
vs JOF: 1.12
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (NYSE:JOF) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
12.40
/
11.04115116033
=
1.12
* 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.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical 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.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
JOF vs RFMZ, BGT, PPT: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $11.04 mean?
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $11.04 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund and its competitors. This is 962% above median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 1.03 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks #741 out of 1208 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $11.04 is 962% above median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 1.13. The Asset Management industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.91. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's value of $11.04 is 1113.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks #741 out of 1208 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to RFMZ and BGT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks #741 out of 1208 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.91. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's value of $11.04 is 1113.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's own Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 1.03 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Asset Management companies is 0.91, based on 1,208 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $11.04 is 1113.2% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $11.04, which is 962% above median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund stock overvalued right now?
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) has a current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $11.04. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $11.04, which is 962% above median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 1113.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.91. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $11.04 as of Aug. 21, 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.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in smaller capitalization Japanese equity securities. Its portfolio of investments consists of different sectors such as banks, chemicals, construction, electric appliances, financing business, food, Information and Communication, Utilities, Real Estate, and others.
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