Frontier (FSE:4250) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 0.00% (As of May. 2026)

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FSE:4250 Frontier Inc FSE:4250
47 GF Score
Price 円560.00
GF Value 円303.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Frontier ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Frontier FSE:4250 -3.61% 47 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FSE:4250 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円303.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,331 Vehicles & Parts companies, Frontier ranks better than 79.79% 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. Frontier's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Frontier's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

FSE:4250' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14   Med: 24.71   Max: 33.3
Current: 26.53

During the past 10 years, Frontier's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 33.30%. The lowest was 1.14%. And the median was 24.71%.

FSE:4250's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
79.79% of 1331 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 12.07 vs FSE:4250: 26.53

Frontier's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -11.40% per year.


Frontier  (FSE:4250) 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.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


Frontier ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Frontier ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontier's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.

Frontier ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Frontier Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Frontier Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 34.22 38.96 19.54 13.40 0.00

FSE:4250 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Frontier'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.


Frontier ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Frontier's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Frontier's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Frontier 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:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

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.

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(167.274 + 353.706 + 21.234) - (12.871 + 0 + 79.802)
=449.541

Working Capital(Q: May. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(140.123 + 286.886 + 40.021) - (17.289 + 0 + 70.904)
=378.837

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Frontier for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: May. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Feb. 2026  Q: May. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=0/( ( (77.174 + max(449.541, 0)) + (69.616 + max(378.837, 0)) )/ 2 )
=0/( ( 526.715 + 448.453 )/ 2 )
=0/487.584
=0.00 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 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 0.00% mean?
Frontier (FSE:4250) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.00% as of May. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Frontier and its competitors. Over the past decade, Frontier's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.14 to 33.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier ranks #269 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Frontier's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Frontier's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 33.30. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier ranks #269 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Frontier has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Frontier ranks #269 out of 1331 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Frontier in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.07. Historically, Frontier's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.14 to 33.30 over the past decade. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 12.07, based on 1,331 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. 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 Frontier and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier (FSE:4250) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円303.70, compared to a current price of 円560.00 — trading 84.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00%. Frontier's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 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 Frontier (FSE:4250), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00% as of May. 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 Frontier (FSE:4250) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円560.00 is trading 84.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円303.70. GuruFocus considers Frontier to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSE:4250:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: 円303.70 vs. price of 円560.00 (84.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:4250 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Frontier Business Description

Address 134-5 Kushigahama, Yamaguchi-ken, Shunan, JPN, 745-0805
Frontier Inc is engaged in manufacturing of vehicle accessories like side visor, car mat. The two reportable segments are: PB sales business and OEM/ODM business.
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