ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Step Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.20%.
As of today (2026-06-28), Step Co's WACC % is 2.98%. Step Co's ROC % is 11.99% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Step Co 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.
Step Co (TSE:9795) 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, Step Co's WACC % is 2.98%. Step Co's ROC % is 11.99% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Step Co 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.
Step Co ROC % Related Terms
Step Co ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Step Co'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.
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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.
Step Co (TSE:9795) has a ROC % of 14.20% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Step Co and its competitors.
Is Step Co's ROC % too high?
Step Co's current ROC % is 14.20%. The Education industry median ROC % is 4.97. Step Co's value of 14.20% is 185.7% above this industry median. Overall, Step Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Step Co's ROC % compare to EDU and TAL?
Step Co's ROC % of 14.20% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.97. Step Co's value of 14.20% is 185.7% 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 Education company?
The median ROC % among Education companies is 4.97, based on 258 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. Step Co's current ROC % of 14.20% is 185.7% 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 Step Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROC % is 4.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Step Co's current ROC % is 14.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Step Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co (TSE:9795) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,357.44, compared to a current price of 円2,237.00 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 14.20% and 185.7% above the Education industry median of 4.97. Step Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Step Co (TSE:9795), the current ROC % is 14.20% 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 Step Co (TSE:9795) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,237.00 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,357.44.
GuruFocus considers Step Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9795:
ROC %: 14.20%
GF Value™: 円2,357.44 vs. price of 円2,237.00 (5.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 185.7% above the Education median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9795 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Step Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of private preparatory schools. The company operates cram schools and after-school care facilities, and produces and edits educational materials, as well as prints and binds books. The company is engaged in providing high school entrance exam preparation courses, Teaching Materials Research Division produces manuscripts and original plates for teaching materials, academic programs, physical education, and shogi (Japanese chess), and other activities.
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