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PIATSE:4337 -1.14%61 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 12.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:4337 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,111.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Interactive Media companies, PIA ranks better than 55.19% 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. PIA's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PIA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4337'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.17 Med: 12.69 Max: 142.2
Current: 35.09
During the past 13 years, PIA's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 142.20%. The lowest was -42.17%. And the median was 12.69%.
TSE:4337's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 55.19% of 549
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 16.47
vs TSE:4337: 35.09
PIA's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
PIA (TSE:4337) 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.
The historical data trend for PIA'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:4337 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, PIA'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.
PIA ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, PIA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PIA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
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 two times the semi-annual (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 21.76% mean?
PIA (TSE:4337) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.76% 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 PIA and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 12.69. According to the industry distribution chart, PIA ranks #246 out of 549 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is PIA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
PIA's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.76% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 12.69. The Interactive Media industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.47. PIA's value of 21.76% is 32.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PIA ranks #246 out of 549 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PIA has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PIA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, PIA ranks #246 out of 549 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts PIA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.47. PIA's value of 21.76% is 32.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.69 vs. the industry median of 16.47, PIA 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Interactive Media companies is 16.47, based on 549 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. PIA's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.76% is 32.1% 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 PIA and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PIA's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.76%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 12.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PIA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIA (TSE:4337) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,111.43, compared to a current price of 円2,771.00 — trading 32.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.76%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 12.69 and 32.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 16.47. PIA's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 PIA (TSE:4337), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.76% 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 PIA (TSE:4337) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,771.00 is trading 32.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,111.43.
GuruFocus considers PIA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4337:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 21.76% (71% above median its 10-year median of 12.69)
GF Value™: 円4,111.43 vs. price of 円2,771.00 (32.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.1% above the Interactive Media median (#246 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4337 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PIA Corp provides event ticketing services in Japan. The company sells tickets for concerts, sporting contests and other events of entertainment value through telephone operators, mobile phone services and a network of ticket stores.
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