Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 66.02% (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Above Median

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TSE:4172 Hi-Crates Co Ltd TSE:4172
70 GF Score
Price 円2,230.00
GF Value 円2,330.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hi-Crates Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Hi-Crates Co TSE:4172 -0.62% 70 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 66.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 47.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:4172 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,330.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 666 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Hi-Crates Co ranks better than 83.18% 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. Hi-Crates Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 66.02%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hi-Crates Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4172' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.23   Med: 47.73   Max: 77.28
Current: 56.33

During the past 8 years, Hi-Crates Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 77.28%. The lowest was 23.23%. And the median was 47.73%.

TSE:4172's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
83.18% of 666 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 12.485 vs TSE:4172: 56.33

Hi-Crates Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -3.50% per year.


Hi-Crates Co  (TSE:4172) 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.


Hi-Crates Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Hi-Crates Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hi-Crates 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.

Hi-Crates Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Hi-Crates Co Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 77.28 52.19 23.23 44.44 62.54

Hi-Crates Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.00 31.11 61.15 66.78 66.02

TSE:4172 vs VEEV, BTSG, HQY: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Hi-Crates 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.


Hi-Crates Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Hi-Crates Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Crates Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Hi-Crates 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:

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: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(212.596 + 95.782 + 436.174) - (222.074 + 0 + 67.157)
=455.321

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(286.225 + 103.868 + 367.283) - (401.853 + 0 + 28.899)
=326.624

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Hi-Crates Co for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=766.764/( ( (769.933 + max(455.321, 0)) + (771.077 + max(326.624, 0)) )/ 2 )
=766.764/( ( 1225.254 + 1097.701 )/ 2 )
=766.764/1161.4775
=66.02 %

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 66.02% mean?
Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 66.02% 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 Hi-Crates Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 47.73. Over the past decade, Hi-Crates Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 23.23 to 77.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #112 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Hi-Crates Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Hi-Crates Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 66.02% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 47.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.23 to a high of 77.28. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.49. Hi-Crates Co's value of 66.02% is 428.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #112 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hi-Crates Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Crates Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #112 out of 666 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Hi-Crates Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.49. Hi-Crates Co's value of 66.02% is 428.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Crates Co's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 23.23 to 77.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.73 vs. the industry median of 12.49, Hi-Crates Co 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 12.49, based on 666 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. Hi-Crates Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 66.02% is 428.8% 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 Hi-Crates Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Crates Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 66.02%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 47.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Crates Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,330.34, compared to a current price of 円2,230.00 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 66.02%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 47.73 and 428.8% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 12.49. Hi-Crates Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 66.02% 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 Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Crates Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,230.00 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,330.34. GuruFocus considers Hi-Crates Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4172:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 66.02% (38% above median its 10-year median of 47.73)
  • GF Value™: 円2,330.34 vs. price of 円2,230.00 (4.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 428.8% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#112 of 666)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hi-Crates Co Business Description

Address 3-12-33 Noda, Kita-ku, Okayama, JPN, 700-0971
Hi-Crates Co Ltd formerly, Towa Hi System Co Ltd is involved in the Research and development, sales, and support for integrated dental electronic medical record systems. Research and development, sales and support for iPad and web apps. which includes AI/voice electronic medical record integrated system, Visual examination and periodontal examination system, Interview System, Self-pay estimated system, Image management system etc.
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