Sapporo BreweriesSOOBF 58 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1.43% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SOOBF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Sapporo Breweries ranks better than 52.13% 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. Sapporo Breweries's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sapporo Breweries's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
SOOBF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.47 Med: 8.48 Max: 18.39
Current: 12.44
During the past 13 years, Sapporo Breweries's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 18.39%. The lowest was -10.47%. And the median was 8.48%.
SOOBF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 52.13% of 211
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 11.88
vs SOOBF: 12.44
Sapporo Breweries's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Sapporo Breweries (OTCPK:SOOBF) 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.
Sapporo Breweries ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Sapporo Breweries ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sapporo Breweries'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.
SOOBF vs BUD, STZ, TAP: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Sapporo Breweries'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.
Sapporo Breweries ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sapporo Breweries's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sapporo Breweries's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Sapporo Breweries 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:
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 -1.43% mean?
Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -1.43% 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 Sapporo Breweries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sapporo Breweries ranks #101 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Sapporo Breweries' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Sapporo Breweries' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1.43%. Based on the distribution chart, Sapporo Breweries ranks #101 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sapporo Breweries has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapporo Breweries' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Sapporo Breweries ranks #101 out of 211 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Sapporo Breweries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.88. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 11.88, based on 211 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 Sapporo Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sapporo Breweries's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapporo Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.71, compared to a current price of $11.97 — trading 55.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1.43%. Sapporo Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1.43% 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 Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Breweries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.97 is trading 55.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.71.
GuruFocus considers Sapporo Breweries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SOOBF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -1.43%
GF Value™: $7.71 vs. price of $11.97 (55.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOOBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sapporo Holdings Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in producing and supplying alcoholic drinks as well as food products and related services. The company operates through three main segments: Alcoholic Beverages, Food and Beverages, and Real Estate. The Alcoholic Beverages segment handles production and sales of alcoholic drinks along with restaurant operations. The Food and Beverages segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of food items and bottled water. The Real Estate segment is engaged in property leasing activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Alcoholic Beverages segment.
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