Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) ROC %: 13.02% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:9278 Bookoff Group Holdings Ltd TSE:9278
78 GF Score
Price 円2,638.00
GF Value 円1,841.31
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What is Bookoff Group Holdings ROC %?

Bookoff Group Holdings TSE:9278 +6.33% 78 ROC % is 13.02% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9278 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,841.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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 %. Bookoff Group Holdings's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 13.02%.

As of today (2026-07-22), Bookoff Group Holdings's WACC % is 2.75%. Bookoff Group Holdings's ROC % is 4.78% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Bookoff Group 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.


Bookoff Group Holdings  (TSE:9278) 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, Bookoff Group Holdings's WACC % is 2.75%. Bookoff Group Holdings's ROC % is 4.78% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Bookoff Group 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.


Bookoff Group Holdings ROC % Related Terms


Bookoff Group Holdings ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bookoff Group 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.

Bookoff Group Holdings ROC % Chart

Bookoff Group Holdings Annual Data
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ROC %
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Bookoff Group Holdings Quarterly Data
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Bookoff Group Holdings ROC % Calculation

Bookoff Group Holdings's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: May. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: May. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (A: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=4408 * ( 1 - 34.85% )/( (46162 + 48910)/ 2 )
=2871.812/47536
=6.04 %

where

Bookoff Group 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: Nov. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=9500 * ( 1 - 31.09% )/( (50265 + 50282)/ 2 )
=6546.45/50273.5
=13.02 %

where

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of 13.02% mean?
Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) has a ROC % of 13.02% as of Feb. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Bookoff Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Bookoff Group Holdings' ROC % too high?
Bookoff Group Holdings' current ROC % is 13.02%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROC % is 4.31. Bookoff Group Holdings' value of 13.02% is 202.1% above this industry median. Overall, Bookoff Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bookoff Group Holdings' ROC % compare to CASY and WSM?
Bookoff Group Holdings' ROC % of 13.02% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.31. Bookoff Group Holdings' value of 13.02% is 202.1% 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 4.31, based on 1,113 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. Bookoff Group Holdings's current ROC % of 13.02% is 202.1% 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 Bookoff Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC % is 4.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bookoff Group Holdings's current ROC % is 13.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bookoff Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,841.31, compared to a current price of 円2,638.00 — trading 43.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 13.02% and 202.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.31. Bookoff Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278), the current ROC % is 13.02% 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 Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bookoff Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,638.00 is trading 43.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,841.31. GuruFocus considers Bookoff Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9278:

  • ROC %: 13.02%
  • GF Value™: 円1,841.31 vs. price of 円2,638.00 (43.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 202.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bookoff Group Holdings Business Description

Address 2-14-20 Kobuchi, Minami-ku, Kanagawa-Prefecture, Sagamihara, JPN, 252-0344
Bookoff Group Holdings Ltd purchases and sells books, software, apparel, sporting goods, baby goods, watches, luxury-brand bags, precious metals, kitchenware, and household goods through its stores, which include BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR stores and BOOKOFF PLUS stores. The company's business segments are Reuse Store Business, BOOKOFF Online Business, HUGALL Business, and Packaged Media Business.
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円2,638.00
Price
円1,841.31
GF Value