UnicharmUNCHF 80 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 43.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 40.62. GuruFocus rates UNCHF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,969 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Unicharm ranks better than 82.83% 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. Unicharm's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unicharm's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
UNCHF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.59 Med: 40.62 Max: 46.55
Current: 34.39
During the past 13 years, Unicharm's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 46.55%. The lowest was 27.59%. And the median was 40.62%.
UNCHF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 82.83% of 1969
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.02
vs UNCHF: 34.39
Unicharm's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -0.20% 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 Unicharm'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.
UNCHF vs PG, CL, KVUE: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Unicharm'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.
Unicharm ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Unicharm's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unicharm'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 43.82% mean?
Unicharm (UNCHF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 43.82% 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 Unicharm and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.62. Over the past decade, Unicharm's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 27.59 to 46.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Unicharm ranks #338 out of 1969 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Unicharm's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Unicharm's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 43.82% is near median its 10-year median of 40.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.59 to a high of 46.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.02. Unicharm's value of 43.82% is 264.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unicharm ranks #338 out of 1969 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Unicharm has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unicharm's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Unicharm ranks #338 out of 1969 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Unicharm in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.02. Unicharm's value of 43.82% is 264.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Unicharm's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 27.59 to 46.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.62 vs. the industry median of 12.02, Unicharm 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.02, based on 1,969 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. Unicharm's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 43.82% is 264.6% 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 Unicharm and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unicharm's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 43.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unicharm stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unicharm (UNCHF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.80, compared to a current price of $5.35 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 43.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.62 and 264.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.02. Unicharm's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Unicharm (UNCHF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 43.82% 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 Unicharm (UNCHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unicharm stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.35 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.80.
GuruFocus considers Unicharm to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for UNCHF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 43.82% (near median its 10-year median of 40.62)
GF Value™: $8.80 vs. price of $5.35 (39.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 264.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#338 of 1969)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UNCHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Focusing on personal hygiene products utilizing nonwoven fabric, Unicharm is the largest manufacturer of disposable baby diapers and feminine sanitary and adult incontinence products in Japan and Asia. Its personal care business accounted for around 80% of its sales as of 2025, with the balance mainly from pet care. Unicharm generates around 60% of its revenue from overseas, of which nearly three-fourths are from Asia, mostly China, Indonesia, and Thailand. India is the fastest-growing market, followed by Vietnam. Outside Asia, Unicharm operates in Saudi Arabia, the Americas, and Europe. Drugstores, supermarkets, baby product specialty stores, and e-commerce are the key sales channels.
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