HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) ROC %: 2.93% (As of Feb. 2026)


TSE:4433 HITO-Communications Holdings Inc TSE:4433
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Price 円837.00
GF Value 円1,062.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is HITO-Communications Holdings ROC %?

HITO-Communications Holdings TSE:4433 +1.45% 60 ROC % is 2.93% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4433 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,062.91 (Modestly Undervalued). 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 %. HITO-Communications Holdings's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.93%.

As of today (2026-06-27), HITO-Communications Holdings's WACC % is 2.23%. HITO-Communications Holdings's ROC % is 4.74% (calculated using TTM income statement data). HITO-Communications Holdings 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.


HITO-Communications Holdings  (TSE:4433) 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, HITO-Communications Holdings's WACC % is 2.23%. HITO-Communications Holdings's ROC % is 4.74% (calculated using TTM income statement data). HITO-Communications Holdings 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.


HITO-Communications Holdings ROC % Related Terms


HITO-Communications Holdings ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HITO-Communications 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.

HITO-Communications Holdings ROC % Chart

HITO-Communications Holdings Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROC %
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HITO-Communications Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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HITO-Communications Holdings ROC % Calculation

HITO-Communications Holdings's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Aug. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Aug. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=2496 * ( 1 - 48.84% )/( (16251 + 19549)/ 2 )
=1276.9536/17900
=7.13 %

where

HITO-Communications Holdings's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=1460 * ( 1 - 58.68% )/( (19549 + 21597)/ 2 )
=603.272/20573
=2.93 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of 2.93% mean?
HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) has a ROC % of 2.93% as of Feb. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on HITO-Communications Holdings and its competitors.
Is HITO-Communications Holdings' ROC % too high?
HITO-Communications Holdings' current ROC % is 2.93%. The Business Services industry median ROC % is 5.93. HITO-Communications Holdings' value of 2.93% is 50.6% below this industry median. Overall, HITO-Communications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HITO-Communications Holdings' ROC % compare to KFY and RHI?
HITO-Communications Holdings' ROC % of 2.93% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.93. HITO-Communications Holdings' value of 2.93% is 50.6% 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 Business Services company?
The median ROC % among Business Services companies is 5.93, based on 1,075 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. HITO-Communications Holdings's current ROC % of 2.93% is 50.6% 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 HITO-Communications Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HITO-Communications Holdings's current ROC % is 2.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HITO-Communications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,062.91, compared to a current price of 円837.00 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 2.93% and 50.6% below the Business Services industry median of 5.93. HITO-Communications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433), the current ROC % is 2.93% 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 HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HITO-Communications Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円837.00 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,062.91. GuruFocus considers HITO-Communications Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4433:

  • ROC %: 2.93%
  • GF Value™: 円1,062.91 vs. price of 円837.00 (21.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.6% below the Business Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4433 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HITO-Communications Holdings Business Description

Address 1-9-6 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, JPN, 170-0013
HITO-Communications Holdings Inc is engaged in business outsourcing industry placement and pay the general worker dispatching undertaking. Its services include Sales Outsourcing, Sales Promotion, Staffing services, and Tourism Staffing services among others.
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