Base Co (TSE:4481) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 0.00% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:4481 Base Co Ltd TSE:4481
89 GF Score
Price 円3,130.00
GF Value 円3,765.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Base Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Base Co TSE:4481 -0.63% 89 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:4481 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,765.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,819 Software companies, Base Co ranks better than 96.67% 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. Base Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%.

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

TSE:4481' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 117.62   Med: 6385.04   Max: 9835.06
Current: 1012.62

During the past 9 years, Base Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 9835.06%. The lowest was 117.62%. And the median was 6385.04%.

TSE:4481's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
96.67% of 2819 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 19.59 vs TSE:4481: 1012.62

Base Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -2.80% per year.


Base Co  (TSE:4481) 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.


Base Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Base Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Base 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.

Base Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Base Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 6,191.47 6,058.21 6,546.70 6,385.04 7,795.06

Base Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 1,595.30 1,376.18 8,466.22 0.00 907.99

TSE:4481 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Base 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.


Base Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Base Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:4481
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Base 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: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(2848.285 + 96.736 + 175.985) - (1531.083 + 0 + 1921.594)
=-331.671

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(2867.368 + 68.423 + 150.822) - (1860.004 + 0 + 2428.757)
=-1202.148

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Base Co for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Sep. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=0/( ( (69.676 + max(-331.671, 0)) + (67.63 + max(-1202.148, 0)) )/ 2 )
=0/( ( 69.676 + 67.63 )/ 2 )
=0/68.653
=0.00 %

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 0.00% mean?
Base Co (TSE:4481) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.00% 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 Base Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Base Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 117.62 to 9,835.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Base Co ranks #94 out of 2819 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Base Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Base Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 117.62 to a high of 9,835.06. Based on the distribution chart, Base Co ranks #94 out of 2819 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Base Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Base Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Base Co ranks #94 out of 2819 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Base Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.59. Historically, Base Co's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 117.62 to 9,835.06 over the past decade. 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 Software company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Software companies is 19.59, based on 2,819 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. 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 Base Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Base Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Base Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Base Co (TSE:4481) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,765.24, compared to a current price of 円3,130.00 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00%. Base Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Base Co (TSE:4481), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00% 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 Base Co (TSE:4481) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Base Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,130.00 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,765.24. GuruFocus considers Base Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4481:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: 円3,765.24 vs. price of 円3,130.00 (16.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4481 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Base Co Business Description

Address 4-14-1 Sotokanda, Akihabara UDX 8th Floor, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0021
Base Co Ltd is engaged in providing computer software development and related activities. The company's activities include System development, System operation and maintenance, SAP implementation and maintenance support, e-KYC / Online identity verification service, BPO support using ICT, among others.
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