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Gakken Holdings CoTSE:9470 +1.38%84 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 34.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 18.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:9470 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,205.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, Gakken Holdings Co ranks better than 56.65% 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. Gakken Holdings Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gakken Holdings Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9470'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.88 Med: 18.87 Max: 27.17
Current: 25.11
During the past 13 years, Gakken Holdings Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 27.17%. The lowest was 8.88%. And the median was 18.87%.
TSE:9470's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 56.65% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 18.42
vs TSE:9470: 25.11
Gakken Holdings Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 3.00% per year.
Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) 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.
Gakken Holdings Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Gakken Holdings Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gakken 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.
TSE:9470 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Gakken 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.
Gakken Holdings Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Gakken Holdings Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gakken Holdings Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Gakken 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:
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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 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 34.24% mean?
Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 34.24% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Gakken Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 18.87. Over the past decade, Gakken Holdings Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 8.88 to 27.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Gakken Holdings Co ranks #114 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Gakken Holdings Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Gakken Holdings Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 34.24% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 18.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.88 to a high of 27.17. The Education industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.42. Gakken Holdings Co's value of 34.24% is 85.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gakken Holdings Co ranks #114 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gakken Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gakken Holdings Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Gakken Holdings Co ranks #114 out of 263 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Gakken Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.42. Gakken Holdings Co's value of 34.24% is 85.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Gakken Holdings Co's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 8.88 to 27.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.87 vs. the industry median of 18.42, Gakken Holdings Co 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 Education company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Education companies is 18.42, based on 263 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. Gakken Holdings Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 34.24% is 85.9% 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 Gakken Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gakken Holdings Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 34.24%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 18.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gakken Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,205.40, compared to a current price of 円1,025.00 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 34.24%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 18.87 and 85.9% above the Education industry median of 18.42. Gakken Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 34.24% as of Mar. 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 Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakken Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,025.00 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,205.40.
GuruFocus considers Gakken Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9470:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 34.24% (81% above median its 10-year median of 18.87)
GF Value™: 円1,205.40 vs. price of 円1,025.00 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.9% above the Education median (#114 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9470 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gakken Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company offering education and training services. Its business activities include publishing, education, and stationery. Its publishing business includes picture books, illustrated reference books, reading materials, study guides, educational books helpful for business skills, and entertainment magazines. The education business conducts science experiments, math, and intellectual development classroom sessions. The stationery business designs, develops, and sells stationery and general merchandise such as fusen (tags), notebooks, fun-tape, letters, envelopes, calendars, and lunch boxes. Gakken also develops and operates daycare centers, kindergartens, special services for the elderly, and home-care nursing services.
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