KNTTF (Kintetsu Department Store Co) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -2.94% (As of Feb. 2026)

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KNTTF Kintetsu Department Store Co Ltd KNTTF
60 GF Score
Price $10.69
GF Value $30.46
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kintetsu Department Store Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Kintetsu Department Store Co KNTTF 60 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -2.94% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates KNTTF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks better than 51.64% 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. Kintetsu Department Store Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -2.94%.

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

KNTTF' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.51   Med: 3.43   Max: 12.72
Current: 12.72

During the past 13 years, Kintetsu Department Store Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 12.72%. The lowest was -3.51%. And the median was 3.43%.

KNTTF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
51.64% of 1129 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 11.63 vs KNTTF: 12.72

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


Kintetsu Department Store Co  (OTCPK:KNTTF) 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.


Kintetsu Department Store Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Kintetsu Department Store Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kintetsu Department Store Co'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.

Kintetsu Department Store Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Kintetsu Department Store Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Kintetsu Department Store Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 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 -5.88 32.94 8.45 -2.94 11.02

KNTTF vs DDS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Kintetsu Department Store Co'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.


Kintetsu Department Store Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kintetsu Department Store Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kintetsu Department Store Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Kintetsu Department Store Co 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: Nov. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(104.46 + 50.064 + 88.287) - (159.197 + 0 + 341.076)
=-257.462

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(84.409 + 48.903 + 46.615) - (147.278 + 0 + 320.505)
=-287.856

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Kintetsu Department Store Co for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Nov. 2025  Q: Feb. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-13.256/( ( (465.196 + max(-257.462, 0)) + (437.494 + max(-287.856, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-13.256/( ( 465.196 + 437.494 )/ 2 )
=-13.256/451.345
=-2.94 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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 -2.94% mean?
Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -2.94% as of Feb. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Kintetsu Department Store Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #546 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Kintetsu Department Store Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Kintetsu Department Store Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -2.94%. Based on the distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #546 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kintetsu Department Store Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kintetsu Department Store Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #546 out of 1129 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Kintetsu Department Store Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.63. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 11.63, based on 1,129 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kintetsu Department Store Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -2.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kintetsu Department Store Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.46, compared to a current price of $10.69 — trading 64.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -2.94%. Kintetsu Department Store Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -2.94% 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kintetsu Department Store Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.69 is trading 64.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.46. GuruFocus considers Kintetsu Department Store Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KNTTF:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -2.94%
  • GF Value™: $30.46 vs. price of $10.69 (64.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Kintetsu Department Store Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8244:Japan
Address 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Osaka, JPN
Kintetsu Department Store Co Ltd is principally engaged in operating department store business in the Kansai region of Japan. The company offers a broad range of merchandise, including apparel, cosmetics, medicine, jewelry, accessories, travel goods, household electric appliances, and other. Kintetsu Department Store provides complementary functions, including restaurants, coffee shops, and other services, like hotel delivery service, home delivery service, luggage storage, sightseeing information services, and other.
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