ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.40%.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) 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, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's WACC % is 1.75%. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's ROC % is 0.13% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute 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.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ROC % Related Terms
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ROC % Historical Data
* 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 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.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) has a ROC % of -1.40% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute and its competitors.
Is Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's ROC % too high?
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's current ROC % is -1.40%. Overall, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's ROC % compare to EDU and TAL?
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's ROC % of -1.40% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.00. 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 Education company?
The median ROC % among Education companies is 5.00, based on 259 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. 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 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROC % is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's current ROC % is -1.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円282.43, compared to a current price of 円236.00 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -1.40%. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720), the current ROC % is -1.40% 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 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円236.00 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円282.43.
GuruFocus considers Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4720:
ROC %: -1.40%
GF Value™: 円282.43 vs. price of 円236.00 (16.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4720 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Business Description
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Inc is a Japan-based company that engages in the education business. It provides learning materials support and electronic learning services for elementary and junior high school students.
44GF Score
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