FUBAF (Futaba) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 18.22% (As of Mar. 2026)


FUBAF Futaba Corp FUBAF
51 GF Score
Price $3.87
GF Value $2.66
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What is Futaba ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Futaba FUBAF 51 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.22% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FUBAF with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.66. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,492 Hardware companies, Futaba ranks worse than 54.17% 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. Futaba's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.22%.

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

FUBAF' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.16   Med: -1.62   Max: 8.06
Current: 8.05

During the past 13 years, Futaba's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 8.06%. The lowest was -22.16%. And the median was -1.62%.

FUBAF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
54.17% of 2492 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 10.35 vs FUBAF: 8.05

Futaba's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Futaba  (OTCPK:FUBAF) 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.


Futaba ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Futaba ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Futaba'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.

Futaba ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Futaba Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.36 -5.23 -2.47 2.15 7.81

Futaba Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -8.92 -5.15 -1.11 20.00 18.22

FUBAF vs APH, GLW: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Futaba'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.


Futaba ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Futaba's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Futaba 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: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(72.129 + 84.841 + 11.725) - (13.334 + 0 + 30.53)
=124.831

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(72.699 + 75.497 + 13.68) - (14.173 + 0 + 24.577)
=123.126

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=42.424/( ( (111.631 + max(124.831, 0)) + (106.105 + max(123.126, 0)) )/ 2 )
=42.424/( ( 236.462 + 229.231 )/ 2 )
=42.424/232.8465
=18.22 %

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 18.22% mean?
Futaba (FUBAF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.22% 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 Futaba and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Futaba ranks #1350 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Futaba's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Futaba's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.22%. The Hardware industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.35. Futaba's value of 18.22% is 76% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Futaba ranks #1350 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Futaba has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Futaba's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Futaba ranks #1350 out of 2492 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Futaba in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.35. Futaba's value of 18.22% is 76% above this benchmark. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Hardware companies is 10.35, based on 2,492 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. Futaba's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.22% is 76% 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 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 Futaba and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Futaba's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Futaba stock overvalued right now?
Futaba (FUBAF) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.22%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.66, compared to a current price of $3.87 — trading 45.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.22% and 76% above the Hardware industry median of 10.35. Futaba's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 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 Futaba (FUBAF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.22% 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 Futaba (FUBAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Futaba stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.87 is trading 45.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.66.

Key valuation signals for FUBAF:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 18.22%
  • GF Value™: $2.66 vs. price of $3.87 (45.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76% above the Hardware median (#1350 of 2492)

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


Futaba Business Description

Other Exchanges 6986:Japan
Address 629 Oshiba, Chiba Prefecture, Mobara, JPN, 297-8588
Futaba Corp manufactures and sells vacuum fluorescent display for home, automotive and industrial applications mainly in Asia and rests from Japan, America, and Europe. The company operates in two business segments. The Electronic Devices segment which consists of Vaccum Fluorescent Displays(VFDs), VFD modules, Organic Light- Emitting Diode(OLEDs) and touch panels. The Machinery and Tooling segment which consists of the press die set components, mold-base components, precision plates and equipment for automation.
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