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Bookoff Group HoldingsTSE:9278 -3.60%78 ROA % is 10.81% as of Feb. 2026, which is 204% above its 10-year median of 3.56. GuruFocus rates TSE:9278 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,841.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,134 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks better than 58.55% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Bookoff Group Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円6,384 Mil.
Bookoff Group Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円59,083 Mil. Therefore, Bookoff Group Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 10.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bookoff Group Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9278'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.17 Med: 3.56 Max: 5.81
Current: 3.77
During the past 8 years, Bookoff Group Holdings's highest ROA % was 5.81%. The lowest was -0.17%. And the median was 3.56%.
TSE:9278's ROA % is ranked better than 58.55% of 1134
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.73
vs TSE:9278: 3.77
Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) 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 banks 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:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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.
* 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.
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bookoff Group Holdings'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.
Bookoff Group Holdings ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bookoff Group Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bookoff Group Holdings's ROA % falls into.
* 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 four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) has a ROA % of 10.81% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Bookoff Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 204% above median its historical median of 3.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks #470 out of 1134 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Bookoff Group Holdings' ROA % too high?
Bookoff Group Holdings' current ROA % of 10.81% is 204% above median its 10-year median of 3.56. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROA % is 2.73. Bookoff Group Holdings' value of 10.81% is 296% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks #470 out of 1134 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bookoff Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bookoff Group Holdings' ROA % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks #470 out of 1134 companies for ROA %. This puts Bookoff Group Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. Bookoff Group Holdings' value of 10.81% is 296% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.56 vs. the industry median of 2.73, Bookoff Group Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.73, based on 1,134 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. Bookoff Group Holdings's current ROA % of 10.81% is 296% 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 Bookoff Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bookoff Group Holdings's current ROA % is 10.81%, which is 204% above median its own 10-year median of 3.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bookoff Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,841.31, compared to a current price of 円2,543.00 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 10.81%, which is 204% above median its 10-year median of 3.56 and 296% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.73. Bookoff Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs 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 Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278), the current ROA % is 10.81% as of Feb. 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 Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bookoff Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,543.00 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,841.31.
GuruFocus considers Bookoff Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9278:
ROA %: 10.81% (204% above median its 10-year median of 3.56)
GF Value™: 円1,841.31 vs. price of 円2,543.00 (38.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 296% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#470 of 1134)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bookoff Group Holdings Ltd purchases and sells books, software, apparel, sporting goods, baby goods, watches, luxury-brand bags, precious metals, kitchenware, and household goods through its stores, which include BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR stores and BOOKOFF PLUS stores. The company's business segments are Reuse Store Business, BOOKOFF Online Business, HUGALL Business, and Packaged Media Business.
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