Linkers (TSE:5131) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 0.00% (As of Jan. 2026)

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TSE:5131 Linkers Corp TSE:5131
64 GF Score
Price 円113.00
GF Value 円131.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Linkers ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Linkers TSE:5131 64 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5131 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円131.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,081 Business Services companies, Linkers ranks worse 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. Linkers's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.00%.

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

TSE:5131' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -940.4   Med: 59.68   Max: 152.34
Current: -669.88

During the past 6 years, Linkers's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 152.34%. The lowest was -940.40%. And the median was 59.68%.

TSE:5131's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
96.67% of 1081 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 21.2 vs TSE:5131: -669.88

Linkers's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Linkers  (TSE:5131) 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.


Linkers ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Linkers ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Linkers'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.

Linkers ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Linkers Annual Data
Trend Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 152.34 63.57 55.79 -94.34 -940.40

Linkers Quarterly Data
Jul20 Jul21 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -2.48 -3,689.48 -1,515.04 0.00 -210.08

TSE:5131 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Linkers'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.


Linkers ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Linkers's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:5131
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Linkers 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: Oct. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(124.88 + 15.6 + 47.207) - (2.272 + 0 + 222.052)
=-36.637

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(112.745 + 20.149 + 66.431) - (4.382 + 0 + 273.681)
=-78.738

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Linkers for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Oct. 2025  Q: Jan. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=0/( ( (89.384 + max(-36.637, 0)) + (143.749 + max(-78.738, 0)) )/ 2 )
=0/( ( 89.384 + 143.749 )/ 2 )
=0/116.5665
=0.00 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 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 0.00% mean?
Linkers (TSE:5131) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.00% as of Jan. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Linkers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Linkers ranks #1045 out of 1081 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 96.7%.
Is Linkers' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Linkers' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Linkers ranks #1045 out of 1081 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Linkers has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linkers' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Linkers ranks #1045 out of 1081 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Linkers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.20. 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 21.20, based on 1,081 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 Linkers and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linkers'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 Linkers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkers (TSE:5131) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円131.06, compared to a current price of 円113.00 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00%. Linkers' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Linkers (TSE:5131), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00% as of Jan. 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 Linkers (TSE:5131) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円113.00 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円131.06. GuruFocus considers Linkers to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5131:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: 円131.06 vs. price of 円113.00 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5131 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Linkers Business Description

Address 2-3-21 Koraku, 6th Floor, Sumitomo Fudosan Iidabashi Building, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 112-0004
Linkers Corp is engaged in providing business matchmaking services and research consulting services, especially in the manufacturing sector. The various services offered by the group include Linkers Research, which investigates technology needs and seeds at the research stage and identifies the technical themes and challenges that companies should address; Linkers Sourcing, which provides technology exploration services that handle needs-based matching at the development stage; Linkers Marketing, which introduces clients technology, products, and services to corporate network and provide interview opportunities with interested companies; and Linkers for BANK, a SaaS-based business matching system that helps institutions improve their business matching operations; among others.
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