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Global InformationTSE:4171 77 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 163.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 547.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:4171 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,243.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,085 Business Services companies, Global Information ranks better than 87.74% 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. Global Information's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 163.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Information's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4171'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 174.04 Med: 547.36 Max: 1445.35
Current: 174.04
During the past 8 years, Global Information's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 1445.35%. The lowest was 174.04%. And the median was 547.36%.
TSE:4171's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 87.74% of 1085
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 21.24
vs TSE:4171: 174.04
Global Information's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -18.10% per year.
Global Information (TSE:4171) 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.
Global Information ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Global Information ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Information'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:4171 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Global Information'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.
Global Information ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Global Information's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Information's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Global Information 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 (Dec. 2025) 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 163.50% mean?
Global Information (TSE:4171) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 163.50% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Global Information and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 547.36. Over the past decade, Global Information's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 174.04 to 1,445.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Information ranks #133 out of 1085 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Global Information's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Global Information's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 163.50% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 547.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 174.04 to a high of 1,445.35. The Business Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.24. Global Information's value of 163.50% is 669.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Information ranks #133 out of 1085 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global Information has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Information's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Global Information ranks #133 out of 1085 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Global Information in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.24. Global Information's value of 163.50% is 669.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Information's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 174.04 to 1,445.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 547.36 vs. the industry median of 21.24, Global Information 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 21.24, based on 1,085 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. Global Information's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 163.50% is 669.8% 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 Global Information and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Information's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 163.50%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 547.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Information stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Information (TSE:4171) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,243.68, compared to a current price of 円1,665.00 — trading 33.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 163.50%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 547.36 and 669.8% above the Business Services industry median of 21.24. Global Information's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Global Information (TSE:4171), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 163.50% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Global Information (TSE:4171) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Information stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,665.00 is trading 33.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,243.68.
GuruFocus considers Global Information to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4171:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 163.50% (70% below median its 10-year median of 547.36)
GF Value™: 円1,243.68 vs. price of 円1,665.00 (33.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 669.8% above the Business Services median (#133 of 1085)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Information Inc is an information service company. It offers comprehensive information services, from providing market research reports, individual surveys, and customized research that meet research needs accurately. The Group has two reportable segments: Market and technology trend information provision business, and Other businesses.
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