ETS Group Co (TSE:253A) ROC %: 15.26% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:253A ETS Group Co Ltd TSE:253A
77 GF Score
Price 円1,126.00
GF Value 円1,008.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ETS Group Co ROC %?

ETS Group Co TSE:253A +1.90% 77 ROC % is 15.26% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:253A with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,008.95 (Modestly 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 %. ETS Group Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.26%.

As of today (2026-07-15), ETS Group Co's WACC % is 6.10%. ETS Group Co's ROC % is 12.64% (calculated using TTM income statement data). ETS Group Co generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.


ETS Group Co  (TSE:253A) 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, ETS Group Co's WACC % is 6.10%. ETS Group Co's ROC % is 12.64% (calculated using TTM income statement data). ETS Group Co generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.


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.


ETS Group Co ROC % Related Terms


ETS Group Co ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ETS Group Co'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.

ETS Group Co ROC % Chart

ETS Group Co Annual Data
Trend Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep25
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.40 8.36 5.85 4.80 10.18

ETS Group Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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ETS Group Co ROC % Calculation

ETS Group Co's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Sep. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Sep. 2023 ) + Invested Capital (A: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=717.463 * ( 1 - 32.36% )/( (3172.527 + 6364.607)/ 2 )
=485.2919732/4768.567
=10.18 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Sep. 2023 )
=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))
=6673.903 - 909.264 - ( 2871.98 - max(0, 2563.373 - 5155.485+2871.98))
=3172.527

Invested Capital(A: 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))
=9269.33 - 1231.608 - ( 1673.115 - max(0, 4293.648 - 6894.089+1673.115))
=6364.607

ETS Group Co'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 )
=1445.348 * ( 1 - 38.92% )/( (6364.607 + 5204.277)/ 2 )
=882.8185584/5784.442
=15.26 %

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))
=9269.33 - 1231.608 - ( 1673.115 - max(0, 4293.648 - 6894.089+1673.115))
=6364.607

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))
=9203.364 - 1631.919 - ( 2367.168 - max(0, 4042.194 - 7038.139+2367.168))
=5204.277

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 15.26% mean?
ETS Group Co (TSE:253A) has a ROC % of 15.26% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on ETS Group Co and its competitors.
Is ETS Group Co's ROC % too high?
ETS Group Co's current ROC % is 15.26%. The Construction industry median ROC % is 4.67. ETS Group Co's value of 15.26% is 226.8% above this industry median. Overall, ETS Group Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ETS Group Co's ROC % compare to PWR and FIX?
ETS Group Co's ROC % of 15.26% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.67. ETS Group Co's value of 15.26% is 226.8% 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 % for a Construction company?
The median ROC % among Construction companies is 4.67, based on 1,757 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. ETS Group Co's current ROC % of 15.26% is 226.8% 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 % 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 ETS Group Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ETS Group Co's current ROC % is 15.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ETS Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETS Group Co (TSE:253A) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,008.95, compared to a current price of 円1,126.00 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 15.26% and 226.8% above the Construction industry median of 4.67. ETS Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 ETS Group Co (TSE:253A), the current ROC % is 15.26% 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 ETS Group Co (TSE:253A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETS Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,126.00 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,008.95. GuruFocus considers ETS Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:253A:

  • ROC %: 15.26%
  • GF Value™: 円1,008.95 vs. price of 円1,126.00 (11.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 226.8% above the Construction median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:253A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ETS Group Co Business Description

Address 1-10-13 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima - ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0022
ETS Group Co Ltd is engaged in the operation of group companies that operate electrical construction business and building management and cleaning services, etc.
77GF Score

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