Laox Holdings Co (TSE:8202) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 34.44% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:8202 Laox Holdings Co Ltd TSE:8202
49 GF Score
Price 円146.00
GF Value 円213.07
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Laox Holdings Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Laox Holdings Co TSE:8202 +0.69% 49 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 34.44% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:8202 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円213.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, Laox Holdings Co ranks worse than 72.21% 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. Laox Holdings Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 34.44%.

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

TSE:8202' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -63.83   Med: -1.56   Max: 14.68
Current: 2.43

During the past 13 years, Laox Holdings Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 14.68%. The lowest was -63.83%. And the median was -1.56%.

TSE:8202's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
72.21% of 1130 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 11.64 vs TSE:8202: 2.43

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


Laox Holdings Co  (TSE:8202) 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.


Laox Holdings Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Laox Holdings Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Laox Holdings 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.

Laox Holdings Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Laox Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -56.24 0.82 14.68 4.03 -0.35

Laox Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 -31.33 -5.66 -2.01 34.44 -18.61

TSE:8202 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Laox Holdings 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.


Laox Holdings Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Laox Holdings Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Laox Holdings 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)
=(7926 + 7411 + 4135) - (4803 + 0 + 5636)
=9033

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(11853 + 7037 + 3623) - (8739 + 0 + 4531)
=9243

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Laox Holdings 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 )
=5728/( ( (5657 + max(9033, 0)) + (9326 + max(9243, 0)) )/ 2 )
=5728/( ( 14690 + 18569 )/ 2 )
=5728/16629.5
=34.44 %

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 34.44% mean?
Laox Holdings Co (TSE:8202) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 34.44% 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 Laox Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Laox Holdings Co ranks #816 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is Laox Holdings Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Laox Holdings Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 34.44%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.64. Laox Holdings Co's value of 34.44% is 195.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Laox Holdings Co ranks #816 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Laox Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laox Holdings Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Laox Holdings Co ranks #816 out of 1130 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Laox Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.64. Laox Holdings Co's value of 34.44% is 195.9% above this benchmark. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 11.64, based on 1,130 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. Laox Holdings Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 34.44% is 195.9% 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 Laox Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Laox Holdings Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 34.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Laox Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laox Holdings Co (TSE:8202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円213.07, compared to a current price of 円146.00 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 34.44% and 195.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 11.64. Laox Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 8 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 Laox Holdings Co (TSE:8202), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 34.44% 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 Laox Holdings Co (TSE:8202) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laox Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円146.00 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円213.07. GuruFocus considers Laox Holdings Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8202:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 34.44%
  • GF Value™: 円213.07 vs. price of 円146.00 (31.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 195.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#816 of 1130)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Laox Holdings Co Business Description

Address 4-3-1 Toranomon, 29th Floor, Shiroyama Trust Tower, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6029
Laox Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based Duty-Free store company. It is engaged in the Gift Solutions, Retail, Trading, and Asset Services. The Retail business includes various products which it sells in real stores and through online sales, Gift Solutions business consists Sales of gift items and lifestyle-related products, and others. The Trading business through the import and export of private label products, etc., and Asset Services Business involves the operation and management of mixed-use commercial facilities, real estate sales and brokerage, and rental property management.
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円146.00
Price
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