E J Holdings (TSE:2153) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 17.11% (As of Feb. 2026) — 73% Below Median

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TSE:2153 E J Holdings Inc TSE:2153
63 GF Score
Price 円1,767.00
GF Value 円1,772.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is E J Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

E J Holdings TSE:2153 -1.45% 63 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.11% as of Feb. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 63.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:2153 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,772.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,782 Construction companies, E J Holdings ranks better than 68.07% 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. E J Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 17.11%.

The historical rank and industry rank for E J Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2153' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.63   Med: 63.8   Max: 89.19
Current: 35.82

During the past 13 years, E J Holdings's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 89.19%. The lowest was -9.63%. And the median was 63.80%.

TSE:2153's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
68.07% of 1782 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 19.6 vs TSE:2153: 35.82

E J Holdings's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -9.40% per year.


E J Holdings  (TSE:2153) 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.


E J Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


E J Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for E J Holdings'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.

E J Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

E J Holdings Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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E J Holdings 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 148.88 -54.77 -14.18 17.11 154.46

TSE:2153 vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, E J Holdings'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.


E J Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, E J Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where E J Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


TSE:2153
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E J Holdings 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)
=(4798 + 9912 + 2057) - (1156 + 0 + 7182)
=8429

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(7228 + 11788 + 2707) - (1610 + 0 + 5892)
=14221

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of E J Holdings 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 )
=3248/( ( (7685 + max(8429, 0)) + (7630 + max(14221, 0)) )/ 2 )
=3248/( ( 16114 + 21851 )/ 2 )
=3248/18982.5
=17.11 %

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 17.11% mean?
E J Holdings (TSE:2153) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.11% 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 E J Holdings and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 63.80. According to the industry distribution chart, E J Holdings ranks #569 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is E J Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
E J Holdings' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.11% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 63.80. The Construction industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60. E J Holdings' value of 17.11% is 12.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E J Holdings ranks #569 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, E J Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E J Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, E J Holdings ranks #569 out of 1782 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts E J Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60. E J Holdings' value of 17.11% is 12.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 63.80 vs. the industry median of 19.60, E J Holdings has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Construction companies is 19.60, based on 1,782 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. E J Holdings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.11% is 12.7% below 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 E J Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. E J Holdings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.11%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 63.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E J Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E J Holdings (TSE:2153) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,772.24, compared to a current price of 円1,767.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.11%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 63.80 and 12.7% below the Construction industry median of 19.60. E J Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 E J Holdings (TSE:2153), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.11% 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 E J Holdings (TSE:2153) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E J Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,767.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,772.24. GuruFocus considers E J Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2153:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 17.11% (73% below median its 10-year median of 63.80)
  • GF Value™: 円1,772.24 vs. price of 円1,767.00 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.7% below the Construction median (#569 of 1782)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2153 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


E J Holdings Business Description

Address 3 - chome 1-21 Tsujima - kyo cho Kita - ku, Okayama, JPN, 700 - 0087
E J Holdings Inc is a business service provider. The business of the company includes planning, managing, and supervising business execution of affiliated companies, and oversee the management of entire group.
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