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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 %. Papyless Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 1.17%.
As of today (2026-07-16), Papyless Co's WACC % is 4.27%. Papyless Co's ROC % is -1.04% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Papyless Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Papyless Co (TSE:3641) 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, Papyless Co's WACC % is 4.27%. Papyless Co's ROC % is -1.04% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Papyless Co 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.
Papyless Co ROC % Related Terms
Papyless Co ROC % Historical Data
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* 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.
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The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) 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.
Papyless Co (TSE:3641) has a ROC % of 1.17% as of Sep. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Papyless Co and its competitors.
Is Papyless Co's ROC % too high?
Papyless Co's current ROC % is 1.17%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROC % is 1.39. Papyless Co's value of 1.17% is 15.8% below this industry median. Overall, Papyless Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papyless Co's ROC % compare to NYT and WLY?
Papyless Co's ROC % of 1.17% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.39. Papyless Co's value of 1.17% is 15.8% below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROC % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.39, based on 1,007 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. Papyless Co's current ROC % of 1.17% is 15.8% below 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 Papyless Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROC % is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papyless Co's current ROC % is 1.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papyless Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co (TSE:3641) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円805.67, compared to a current price of 円959.00 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 1.17% and 15.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.39. Papyless Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Papyless Co (TSE:3641), the current ROC % is 1.17% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Papyless Co (TSE:3641) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円959.00 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円805.67.
GuruFocus considers Papyless Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3641:
ROC %: 1.17%
GF Value™: 円805.67 vs. price of 円959.00 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.8% below the Media - Diversified median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3641 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Papyless Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the sale, rental, and distribution of electronic books (E-books). It offers novel and non-fiction, practical books, photo books, comics, magazines, business and education, audio and picture novels, cartoons, and adult books, as well as photo album books.
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