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NagaseNGSCF -1.02%71 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 11.09. GuruFocus rates NGSCF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,604 Chemicals companies, Nagase ranks better than 58.29% 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. Nagase's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nagase's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
NGSCF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.83 Med: 11.09 Max: 13.31
Current: 12.06
During the past 13 years, Nagase's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 13.31%. The lowest was 7.83%. And the median was 11.09%.
NGSCF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 58.29% of 1604
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 9.4
vs NGSCF: 12.06
Nagase's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -0.80% 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.
The historical data trend for Nagase'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.
NGSCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nagase'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.
Nagase ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nagase's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nagase'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 10.68% mean?
Nagase (NGSCF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.68% 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 Nagase and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.09. Over the past decade, Nagase's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.83 to 13.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #669 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Nagase's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Nagase's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.68% is near median its 10-year median of 11.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.83 to a high of 13.31. The Chemicals industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.40. Nagase's value of 10.68% is 13.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nagase ranks #669 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nagase has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nagase's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #669 out of 1604 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Nagase in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.40. Nagase's value of 10.68% is 13.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Nagase's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.83 to 13.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.09 vs. the industry median of 9.40, Nagase 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Chemicals companies is 9.40, based on 1,604 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. Nagase's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.68% is 13.6% 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 Nagase and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nagase's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.68%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nagase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase (NGSCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.46, compared to a current price of $7.36 — trading 199.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.68%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.09 and 13.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.40. Nagase's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Nagase (NGSCF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.68% 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 Nagase (NGSCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.36 is trading 199.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.46.
GuruFocus considers Nagase to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGSCF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 10.68% (near median its 10-year median of 11.09)
GF Value™: $2.46 vs. price of $7.36 (199.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% above the Chemicals median (#669 of 1604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGSCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nagase & Co Ltd is a Japan-based trading company focused on chemicals and related products. The company operates through five segments. The Electronics and Energy segment covers semiconductors, components, AR/VR, renewable energy, and displays. The Functional Material segment handles paints, inks, resins, chemicals, films, and sanitary materials. The Life Related segment offers pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food ingredients, cosmetics, reagents, and medical devices. The Mobility segment provides materials and products for batteries, electrification, in-vehicle electronics, and autonomous driving. The Processing Material segment deals with plastics, resins, molding machines, and molds, while Others includes information processing and functional services.
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