Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 3.70% (As of May. 2026) — 57% Above Median

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TSE:7997 Kurogane Kosakusho Ltd TSE:7997
58 GF Score
Price 円1,045.00
GF Value 円766.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kurogane Kosakusho ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Kurogane Kosakusho TSE:7997 +0.48% 58 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.70% as of May. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 2.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:7997 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円766.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kurogane Kosakusho ranks better than 63.74% 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. Kurogane Kosakusho's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 3.70%.

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

TSE:7997' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.9   Med: 2.36   Max: 34.75
Current: 14.92

During the past 13 years, Kurogane Kosakusho's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 34.75%. The lowest was -9.90%. And the median was 2.36%.

TSE:7997's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
63.74% of 433 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 9.33 vs TSE:7997: 14.92

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


Kurogane Kosakusho  (TSE:7997) 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.


Kurogane Kosakusho ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Kurogane Kosakusho ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kurogane Kosakusho'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.

Kurogane Kosakusho ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Kurogane Kosakusho Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Kurogane Kosakusho Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 6.39 6.13 2.29 25.42 3.70

TSE:7997 vs SN, SGI, MHK: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kurogane Kosakusho'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.


Kurogane Kosakusho ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kurogane Kosakusho's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kurogane Kosakusho 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: Nov. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1612.221 + 1027.163 + 589.409) - (658.486 + 0 + 942.123)
=1628.184

Working Capital(Q: May. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1247.327 + 1013.194 + 401.177) - (614.153 + 0 + 690.383)
=1357.162

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: May. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Nov. 2025  Q: May. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=142.756/( ( (2386.857 + max(1628.184, 0)) + (2344.785 + max(1357.162, 0)) )/ 2 )
=142.756/( ( 4015.041 + 3701.947 )/ 2 )
=142.756/3858.494
=3.70 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (May. 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 3.70% mean?
Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.70% as of May. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Kurogane Kosakusho and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 2.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Kurogane Kosakusho ranks #157 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Kurogane Kosakusho's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Kurogane Kosakusho's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.70% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 2.36. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.33. Kurogane Kosakusho's value of 3.70% is 60.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kurogane Kosakusho ranks #157 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kurogane Kosakusho has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurogane Kosakusho's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kurogane Kosakusho ranks #157 out of 433 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Kurogane Kosakusho in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.33. Kurogane Kosakusho's value of 3.70% is 60.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.36 vs. the industry median of 9.33, Kurogane Kosakusho has consistently been below 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 9.33, based on 433 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. Kurogane Kosakusho's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.70% is 60.3% below 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 Kurogane Kosakusho and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kurogane Kosakusho's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.70%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kurogane Kosakusho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円766.41, compared to a current price of 円1,045.00 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.70%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 2.36 and 60.3% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 9.33. Kurogane Kosakusho's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.70% as of May. 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 Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurogane Kosakusho stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,045.00 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円766.41. GuruFocus considers Kurogane Kosakusho to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7997:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 3.70% (57% above median its 10-year median of 2.36)
  • GF Value™: 円766.41 vs. price of 円1,045.00 (36.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.3% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#157 of 433)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7997 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kurogane Kosakusho Business Description

Address No. 24, 4-Bandi 1-chome, Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka, JPN, 550-0013
Kurogane Kosakusho Ltd is a Japan-based furniture manufacturing company. It manufactures office furniture such as writing desks, chairs, delivery boxes, and others. In addition, the company also manufactures air-conditioning equipment and other construction-related facilities.
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