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Link and MotivationTSE:2170 +1.34%86 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 165.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 114.61. GuruFocus rates TSE:2170 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円613.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,081 Business Services companies, Link and Motivation ranks better than 83.44% 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. Link and Motivation's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 165.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Link and Motivation's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2170'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.39 Med: 114.61 Max: 227.9
Current: 119.68
During the past 13 years, Link and Motivation's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 227.90%. The lowest was 5.39%. And the median was 114.61%.
TSE:2170's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 83.44% of 1081
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 21.22
vs TSE:2170: 119.68
Link and Motivation's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 82.80% per year.
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) 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.
Link and Motivation ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Link and Motivation ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Link and Motivation'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.
TSE:2170 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Link and Motivation'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.
Link and Motivation ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Link and Motivation's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Link and Motivation's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Link and Motivation 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 165.03% mean?
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 165.03% 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 Link and Motivation and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 114.61. Over the past decade, Link and Motivation's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.39 to 227.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #179 out of 1081 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Link and Motivation's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Link and Motivation's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 165.03% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 114.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.39 to a high of 227.90. The Business Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.22. Link and Motivation's value of 165.03% is 677.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #179 out of 1081 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Link and Motivation has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link and Motivation's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #179 out of 1081 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Link and Motivation in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.22. Link and Motivation's value of 165.03% is 677.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Link and Motivation's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.39 to 227.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 114.61 vs. the industry median of 21.22, Link and Motivation 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 Business Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 21.22, based on 1,081 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. Link and Motivation's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 165.03% is 677.7% 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 Link and Motivation and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Link and Motivation's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 165.03%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 114.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link and Motivation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円613.97, compared to a current price of 円605.00 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 165.03%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 114.61 and 677.7% above the Business Services industry median of 21.22. Link and Motivation's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 165.03% 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円605.00 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円613.97.
GuruFocus considers Link and Motivation to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2170:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 165.03% (44% above median its 10-year median of 114.61)
GF Value™: 円613.97 vs. price of 円605.00 (1.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 677.7% above the Business Services median (#179 of 1081)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Link and Motivation Inc is engaged in providing management consulting services. It offers consulting services that transform business organizations through motivation management, entry management, brand management, investor relations and place management. The company operates across three segments namely, Division, Individual Development Division, and Matching Division it provides corporate consulting and HR solutions (including the Motivation Cloud HRTech platform), educational services for students and professionals, and recruitment/matching services.
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