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ItoKuroTSE:6049 +0.82%63 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 274.68% as of Apr. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 303.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:6049 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円245.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 545 Interactive Media companies, ItoKuro ranks better than 76.33% 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. ItoKuro's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 274.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ItoKuro's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6049'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.65 Med: 303.87 Max: 1510.07
Current: 193.66
During the past 12 years, ItoKuro's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 1510.07%. The lowest was -60.65%. And the median was 303.87%.
TSE:6049's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 76.33% of 545
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 17.01
vs TSE:6049: 193.66
ItoKuro's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
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 ItoKuro'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:6049 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, ItoKuro'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.
ItoKuro ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, ItoKuro's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ItoKuro'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 (Apr. 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 274.68% mean?
ItoKuro (TSE:6049) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 274.68% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on ItoKuro and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 303.87. According to the industry distribution chart, ItoKuro ranks #129 out of 545 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is ItoKuro's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
ItoKuro's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 274.68% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 303.87. The Interactive Media industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.01. ItoKuro's value of 274.68% is 1514.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ItoKuro ranks #129 out of 545 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ItoKuro has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ItoKuro's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, ItoKuro ranks #129 out of 545 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places ItoKuro in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.01. ItoKuro's value of 274.68% is 1514.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 303.87 vs. the industry median of 17.01, ItoKuro 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 17.01, based on 545 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. ItoKuro's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 274.68% is 1514.8% 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 ItoKuro and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ItoKuro's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 274.68%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 303.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ItoKuro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ItoKuro (TSE:6049) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円245.80, compared to a current price of 円245.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 274.68%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 303.87 and 1514.8% above the Interactive Media industry median of 17.01. ItoKuro's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 ItoKuro (TSE:6049), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 274.68% as of Apr. 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 ItoKuro (TSE:6049) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ItoKuro stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円245.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円245.80.
GuruFocus considers ItoKuro to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6049:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 274.68% (10% below median its 10-year median of 303.87)
GF Value™: 円245.80 vs. price of 円245.00 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1514.8% above the Interactive Media median (#129 of 545)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6049 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ItoKuro Inc provides media and consulting services. It operates School Navi, a domain-specific portal site for infants, elementary school students, and junior school students. The company also offers tutor comparison net, medical school preparatory manual, and medical examination manual site. The company consulting services is engaged in supporting the marketing activities of client companies in the education industry and the financial industry.
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