Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) ROA %: 3.75% (As of Apr. 2026) — 66% Below Median


TSE:2301 Gakujo Co Ltd TSE:2301
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Price 円1,617.00
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What is Gakujo Co ROA %?

Gakujo Co TSE:2301 -0.19% 79 ROA % is 3.75% as of Apr. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 11.04. GuruFocus rates TSE:2301 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,298.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,095 Business Services companies, Gakujo Co ranks better than 83.29% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Gakujo Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円626 Mil. Gakujo Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円16,726 Mil. Therefore, Gakujo Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.75%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gakujo Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2301' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.68   Med: 11.04   Max: 13.79
Current: 10.7

During the past 13 years, Gakujo Co's highest ROA % was 13.79%. The lowest was 7.68%. And the median was 11.04%.

TSE:2301's ROA % is ranked better than
83.29% of 1095 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.4 vs TSE:2301: 10.70

Gakujo Co  (TSE:2301) ROA % Explanation

ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A bank’s ROA % is typically well under 2%.

Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:

ROA %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=626.462/16726.2665
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(626.462 / 9236.326)*(9236.326 / 16726.2665)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=6.78 %*0.5522
=3.75 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 2026) revenue 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.


Be Aware

Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.

E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.


Gakujo Co ROA % Related Terms


Gakujo Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gakujo Co's ROA % 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.

Gakujo Co ROA % Chart

Gakujo Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.89 10.25 11.92 13.79 11.18

Gakujo Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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TSE:2301 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: ROA % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Gakujo Co's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.


Gakujo Co ROA % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gakujo Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gakujo Co's ROA % falls into.


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Gakujo Co ROA % Calculation

Gakujo Co's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Oct. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Oct. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Oct. 2025 ))/ count )
=1892.164/( (16739.761+17106.248)/ 2 )
=1892.164/16923.0045
=11.18 %

Gakujo Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Oct. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=626.462/( (17106.248+16346.285)/ 2 )
=626.462/16726.2665
=3.75 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 3.75% mean?
Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) has a ROA % of 3.75% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Gakujo Co and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 11.04. Over the past decade, Gakujo Co's ROA % has ranged from 7.68 to 13.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #183 out of 1095 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Gakujo Co's ROA % too high?
Gakujo Co's current ROA % of 3.75% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 11.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.68 to a high of 13.79. The Business Services industry median ROA % is 3.40. Gakujo Co's value of 3.75% is 10.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #183 out of 1095 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gakujo Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gakujo Co's ROA % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #183 out of 1095 companies for ROA %. This places Gakujo Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.40. Gakujo Co's value of 3.75% is 10.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Gakujo Co's own ROA % has ranged from 7.68 to 13.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.04 vs. the industry median of 3.40, Gakujo Co 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 ROA % for a Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.40, based on 1,095 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gakujo Co's current ROA % of 3.75% is 10.3% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Gakujo Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gakujo Co's current ROA % is 3.75%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 11.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gakujo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,298.20, compared to a current price of 円1,617.00 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.75%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 11.04 and 10.3% above the Business Services industry median of 3.40. Gakujo Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gakujo Co (TSE:2301), the current ROA % is 3.75% as of Apr. 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 Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakujo Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,617.00 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,298.20. GuruFocus considers Gakujo Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2301:

  • ROA %: 3.75% (66% below median its 10-year median of 11.04)
  • GF Value™: 円2,298.20 vs. price of 円1,617.00 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 10.3% above the Business Services median (#183 of 1095)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gakujo Co Business Description

Address 2-5-10 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-0001
Gakujo Co Ltd provides employment information, various recruitment consulting services, and manpower dispatch and job placement services.
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