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Kawasaki Kisen KaishaKAIKY 75 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 27.15. GuruFocus rates KAIKY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Transportation companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks better than 79.18% 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
KAIKY'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.4 Med: 27.15 Max: 163.86
Current: 26.3
During the past 13 years, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 163.86%. The lowest was -22.40%. And the median was 27.15%.
KAIKY's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 79.18% of 999
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 11.77
vs KAIKY: 26.30
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -13.40% per year.
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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
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:
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.
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 17.23% mean?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.23% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 27.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #208 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.23% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 27.15. The Transportation industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.77. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 17.23% is 46.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #208 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #208 out of 999 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.77. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 17.23% is 46.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.15 vs. the industry median of 11.77, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Transportation company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Transportation companies is 11.77, based on 999 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.23% is 46.4% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.23%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 27.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.93, compared to a current price of $14.68 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.23%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 27.15 and 46.4% above the Transportation industry median of 11.77. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.23% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.68 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.93.
GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAIKY:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 17.23% (37% below median its 10-year median of 27.15)
GF Value™: $14.93 vs. price of $14.68 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.4% above the Transportation median (#208 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAIKY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the logistics business. The company operates its business through three segments. The Dry Bulk segment covers bulk cargo shipping. The Energy Resources segment includes liquefied natural gas transportation, oil tankers, offshore operations, and electric power businesses. The Product Logistics segment handles car carrier services, logistics, coastal and domestic shipping, and containership operations. The Others segment consists of ship management, travel agency, and real estate leasing and management businesses not included in the main reporting segments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Product logistics segment.
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