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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. Shobunsha Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shobunsha Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9475'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.52 Med: -8.74 Max: 51.24
Current: 15.86
During the past 13 years, Shobunsha Holdings's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 51.24%. The lowest was -42.52%. And the median was -8.74%.
TSE:9475's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 56.59% of 1016
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 9.865
vs TSE:9475: 15.86
Shobunsha Holdings'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.
Shobunsha Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Shobunsha Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shobunsha Holdings'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:9475 vs NYT, WLY: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Shobunsha Holdings'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.
Shobunsha Holdings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shobunsha Holdings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shobunsha Holdings'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 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 47.90% mean?
Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 47.90% 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 Shobunsha Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shobunsha Holdings ranks #441 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Shobunsha Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Shobunsha Holdings' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 47.90%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.87. Shobunsha Holdings' value of 47.90% is 385.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shobunsha Holdings ranks #441 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shobunsha Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shobunsha Holdings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shobunsha Holdings ranks #441 out of 1016 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Shobunsha Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.87. Shobunsha Holdings' value of 47.90% is 385.6% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Media - Diversified companies is 9.87, based on 1,016 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. Shobunsha Holdings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 47.90% is 385.6% 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 Shobunsha Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shobunsha Holdings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 47.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shobunsha Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円425.84, compared to a current price of 円525.00 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 47.90% and 385.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 9.87. Shobunsha Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 47.90% 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 Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shobunsha Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円525.00 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円425.84.
GuruFocus considers Shobunsha Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9475:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 47.90%
GF Value™: 円425.84 vs. price of 円525.00 (23.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 385.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#441 of 1016)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9475 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shobunsha Holdings Inc, formerly Shobunsha Publications Inc. engages in the planning, production, publishing, and sale of maps, magazines, guidebooks and digital databases. It operates through the following business divisions: Publishing and Electronics. The Publishing division produces and merchandises maps, guidebooks, manuals, and special order products. The Electronics division produces and offers online travel guides and online maps through websites; hotel booking services; applications for mobile phones; digital content; maps and geographical information systems and mapping, and car navigation software.
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