NHK Spring CoNHKGF 72 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 16.13. GuruFocus rates NHKGF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,335 Vehicles & Parts companies, NHK Spring Co ranks better than 61.2% 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. NHK Spring Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NHK Spring Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
NHKGF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.52 Med: 16.13 Max: 20.81
Current: 15.8
During the past 13 years, NHK Spring Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 20.81%. The lowest was 5.52%. And the median was 16.13%.
NHKGF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 61.2% of 1335
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 11.97
vs NHKGF: 15.80
NHK Spring Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 14.80% per year.
NHK Spring Co (OTCPK:NHKGF) 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.
NHK Spring Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
NHK Spring Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NHK Spring 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.
NHKGF vs ORLY, AZO: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, NHK Spring 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.
NHK Spring Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, NHK Spring Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NHK Spring Co'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 16.54% mean?
NHK Spring Co (NHKGF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 16.54% 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 NHK Spring Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.13. Over the past decade, NHK Spring Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.52 to 20.81. According to the industry distribution chart, NHK Spring Co ranks #518 out of 1335 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is NHK Spring Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
NHK Spring Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 16.54% is near median its 10-year median of 16.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.52 to a high of 20.81. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.97. NHK Spring Co's value of 16.54% is 38.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NHK Spring Co ranks #518 out of 1335 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NHK Spring Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NHK Spring Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, NHK Spring Co ranks #518 out of 1335 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts NHK Spring Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.97. NHK Spring Co's value of 16.54% is 38.2% above this benchmark. Historically, NHK Spring Co's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.52 to 20.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.13 vs. the industry median of 11.97, NHK Spring Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 11.97, based on 1,335 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. NHK Spring Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 16.54% is 38.2% 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 NHK Spring Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NHK Spring Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NHK Spring Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NHK Spring Co (NHKGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.59, compared to a current price of $24.51 — trading 111.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.13 and 38.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 11.97. NHK Spring Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 NHK Spring Co (NHKGF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.54% 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 NHK Spring Co (NHKGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NHK Spring Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.51 is trading 111.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.59.
GuruFocus considers NHK Spring Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NHKGF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 16.54% (near median its 10-year median of 16.13)
GF Value™: $11.59 vs. price of $24.51 (111.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#518 of 1335)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NHKGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NHK Spring Co Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of suspension springs for automobiles and precision springs used in hard disk drive components. The company operates through five segments. The Disc drive suspension (DDS) segment covers disc drive suspension products. The Industrial Equipment segment includes semiconductor process parts, ceramic products, spring mechanisms, piping support devices, parking devices, and other equipment. The Precision Parts segment handles HDD components, wire, and thin plate springs, motor cores, probe units, fasteners, and other precision products. The Sheet segment provides automobile seats, seat mechanisms, and interior parts, while the Suspension Spring segment offers coil springs, leaf springs, stabilizers, accumulators, torsion bars, and related components.
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