Kayac (TSE:3904) ROC %: 7.91% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:3904 Kayac Inc TSE:3904
61 GF Score
Price 円423.00
GF Value 円783.90
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What is Kayac ROC %?

Kayac TSE:3904 -0.70% 61 ROC % is 7.91% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:3904 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円783.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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 %. Kayac's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.91%.

As of today (2026-08-18), Kayac's WACC % is 1.93%. Kayac's ROC % is 8.76% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Kayac 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.


Kayac  (TSE:3904) 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, Kayac's WACC % is 1.93%. Kayac's ROC % is 8.76% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Kayac 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.


Kayac ROC % Related Terms


Kayac ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kayac'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.

Kayac ROC % Chart

Kayac Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
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Kayac Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Kayac ROC % Calculation

Kayac's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=1071.177 * ( 1 - 36.28% )/( (7043.211 + 6924.347)/ 2 )
=682.5539844/6983.779
=9.77 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=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))
=12875.219 - 1654.667 - ( 4959.769 - max(0, 4772.408 - 8949.749+4959.769))
=7043.211

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 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))
=13556.744 - 2011.289 - ( 5659.149 - max(0, 5372.655 - 9993.763+5659.149))
=6924.347

Kayac's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=1464.928 * ( 1 - 61.89% )/( (7182.965 + 6924.347)/ 2 )
=558.2840608/7053.656
=7.91 %

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))
=14082.602 - 2162.273 - ( 6268.817 - max(0, 5433.854 - 10171.218+6268.817))
=7182.965

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 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))
=13556.744 - 2011.289 - ( 5659.149 - max(0, 5372.655 - 9993.763+5659.149))
=6924.347

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of 7.91% mean?
Kayac (TSE:3904) has a ROC % of 7.91% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Kayac and its competitors.
Is Kayac's ROC % too high?
Kayac's current ROC % is 7.91%. The Interactive Media industry median ROC % is 1.98. Kayac's value of 7.91% is 299.5% above this industry median. Overall, Kayac has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kayac's ROC % compare to NTES and EA?
Kayac's ROC % of 7.91% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.98. Kayac's value of 7.91% is 299.5% 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median ROC % among Interactive Media companies is 1.98, based on 556 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. Kayac's current ROC % of 7.91% is 299.5% 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 Kayac and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median ROC % is 1.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kayac's current ROC % is 7.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kayac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kayac (TSE:3904) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円783.90, compared to a current price of 円423.00 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 7.91% and 299.5% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.98. Kayac's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kayac (TSE:3904), the current ROC % is 7.91% as of Dec. 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 Kayac (TSE:3904) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kayac stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円423.00 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円783.90. GuruFocus considers Kayac to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3904:

  • ROC %: 7.91%
  • GF Value™: 円783.90 vs. price of 円423.00 (46% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 299.5% above the Interactive Media median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3904 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kayac Business Description

Address 11-8 Onarimachi, Former Bank Building, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kamakura, JPN, 248-0012
Kayac Inc is a Japanese entertainment content business. The group operates a digital platform, a publishing business, and develops and invests in area-specific content in key regions. It provides services of Regional capitalism, Game Entertainment, Interesting Production, e-sports, and Others.
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