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ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. PAL Group Holdings Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 23.05%.
As of today (2026-07-25), PAL Group Holdings Co's WACC % is 2.03%. PAL Group Holdings Co's ROC % is 29.69% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
PAL Group Holdings 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.
PAL Group Holdings Co (TSE:2726) 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, PAL Group Holdings Co's WACC % is 2.03%. PAL Group Holdings Co's ROC % is 29.69% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
PAL Group Holdings 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.
* 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.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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.
PAL Group Holdings Co (TSE:2726) has a ROC % of 23.05% as of Feb. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on PAL Group Holdings Co and its competitors.
Is PAL Group Holdings Co's ROC % too high?
PAL Group Holdings Co's current ROC % is 23.05%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROC % is 4.37. PAL Group Holdings Co's value of 23.05% is 428.1% above this industry median. Overall, PAL Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PAL Group Holdings Co's ROC % compare to TJX and ROST?
PAL Group Holdings Co's ROC % of 23.05% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.37. PAL Group Holdings Co's value of 23.05% is 428.1% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.37, based on 1,116 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. PAL Group Holdings Co's current ROC % of 23.05% is 428.1% 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 PAL Group Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC % is 4.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PAL Group Holdings Co's current ROC % is 23.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PAL Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PAL Group Holdings Co (TSE:2726) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,647.96, compared to a current price of 円1,397.00 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 23.05% and 428.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.37. PAL Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 PAL Group Holdings Co (TSE:2726), the current ROC % is 23.05% as of Feb. 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 PAL Group Holdings Co (TSE:2726) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PAL Group Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,397.00 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,647.96.
GuruFocus considers PAL Group Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2726:
ROC %: 23.05%
GF Value™: 円1,647.96 vs. price of 円1,397.00 (15.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 428.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2726 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PAL Group Holdings Co Ltd is a holding company with subsidiaries that are manufacturers and retailers of women's clothing, men's clothing, and miscellaneous goods. The company's stores operate under dozens of brands, including Asoko, Beardsley, Capricieux Lemage, Chez toi, Ciaopanic, Colle, Discoat, Daily Russet, Dou Dou, CPCM, Lattice, Kastane, Mystic, 3 Coins, Who's Who, Goocy, Live Tart, Prose Verse, Loungedress, Omekashi, and Recette. PAL Group's brands have stores located in Japan and offer on-line ordering.
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