Softfront Holdings (TSE:2321) ROC %: -48.31% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:2321 Softfront Holdings TSE:2321
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Price 円126.00
GF Value 円68.32
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What is Softfront Holdings ROC %?

Softfront Holdings TSE:2321 +5.00% 47 ROC % is -48.31% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2321 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円68.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Softfront Holdings's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -48.31%.

As of today (2026-08-02), Softfront Holdings's WACC % is 3.74%. Softfront Holdings's ROC % is -40.07% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Softfront Holdings earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Softfront Holdings  (TSE:2321) ROC % Explanation

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Softfront Holdings's WACC % is 3.74%. Softfront Holdings's ROC % is -40.07% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Softfront Holdings earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


Softfront Holdings ROC % Related Terms


Softfront Holdings ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Softfront Holdings's ROC % 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.

Softfront Holdings ROC % Chart

Softfront Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.35 -9.93 -41.97 14.56 -39.04

Softfront Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROC % 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 -48.04 -12.26 40.44 -27.41 -48.31
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Softfront Holdings ROC % Calculation

Softfront Holdings's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-117.888 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (172.092 + 431.801)/ 2 )
=-117.888/301.9465
=-39.04 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Mar. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1707.258 - 159.039 - ( 1419.489 - max(0, 249.867 - 1625.994+1419.489))
=172.092

Invested Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2213.558 - 77.326 - ( 1704.431 - max(0, 150.502 - 2039.935+1704.431))
=431.801

Softfront Holdings's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-174.002 * ( 1 - 1.37% )/( (278.72 + 431.801)/ 2 )
=-171.6181726/355.2605
=-48.31 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2242.204 - 28.196 - ( 1935.288 - max(0, 137.688 - 2079.391+1935.288))
=278.72

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2213.558 - 77.326 - ( 1704.431 - max(0, 150.502 - 2039.935+1704.431))
=431.801

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of -48.31% mean?
Softfront Holdings (TSE:2321) has a ROC % of -48.31% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Softfront Holdings and its competitors.
Is Softfront Holdings' ROC % too high?
Softfront Holdings' current ROC % is -48.31%. Overall, Softfront Holdings has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softfront Holdings' ROC % compare to QH and SHOP?
Softfront Holdings' ROC % of -48.31% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Software company?
The median ROC % among Software companies is 3.10, based on 2,833 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Softfront Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softfront Holdings's current ROC % is -48.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Softfront Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softfront Holdings (TSE:2321) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円68.32, compared to a current price of 円126.00 — trading 84.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -48.31%. Softfront Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softfront Holdings (TSE:2321), the current ROC % is -48.31% 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 Softfront Holdings (TSE:2321) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softfront Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円126.00 is trading 84.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円68.32. GuruFocus considers Softfront Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2321:

  • ROC %: -48.31%
  • GF Value™: 円68.32 vs. price of 円126.00 (84.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2321 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Softfront Holdings Business Description

Address 4-5 Kudanminami, 6F Izumi Kudan Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0074
Softfront Holdings is engaged in contract development consultation in Japan. It also provides technical assistance for the software development environment that provides the core technology and SIP / VoIP. Its core activity includes communications technology. The group operates in a single segment, the communications platform-related business.
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