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B-R 31 Ice Cream CoTSE:2268 +0.12%71 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 11.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:2268 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円6,601.32 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 309 Retail - Defensive companies, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co ranks better than 86.08% 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. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2268'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.87 Med: 11.73 Max: 35.37
Current: 35.37
During the past 13 years, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 35.37%. The lowest was 4.87%. And the median was 11.73%.
TSE:2268's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 86.08% of 309
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 13.46
vs TSE:2268: 35.37
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 21.10% 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.
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for B-R 31 Ice Cream 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.
TSE:2268 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, B-R 31 Ice Cream 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.
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co 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 12.56% mean?
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co (TSE:2268) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.56% 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 B-R 31 Ice Cream Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.73. Over the past decade, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 4.87 to 35.37. According to the industry distribution chart, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co ranks #43 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.56% is near median its 10-year median of 11.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.87 to a high of 35.37. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.46. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's value of 12.56% is 6.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co ranks #43 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co ranks #43 out of 309 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places B-R 31 Ice Cream Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.46. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's value of 12.56% is 6.7% below this benchmark. Historically, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 4.87 to 35.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.73 vs. the industry median of 13.46, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.46, based on 309 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. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.56% is 6.7% 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 B-R 31 Ice Cream Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is B-R 31 Ice Cream Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co (TSE:2268) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円6,601.32, compared to a current price of 円4,090.00 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.73 and 6.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.46. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 B-R 31 Ice Cream Co (TSE:2268), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.56% 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 B-R 31 Ice Cream Co (TSE:2268) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,090.00 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円6,601.32.
GuruFocus considers B-R 31 Ice Cream Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2268:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 12.56% (near median its 10-year median of 11.73)
GF Value™: 円6,601.32 vs. price of 円4,090.00 (38% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#43 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of ice cream store chains, and the manufactures and sells of ice cream products. Its products include various varieties of ice-creams such as ice sand, ice cream cake, Sunday, pink strawberry soda, popping soda, cafe jelly, blast, frozen float, and others.
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