ASKUL (ASKLF) ROCE %: -32.01% (As of Nov. 2025)

What is ASKUL ROCE %?

ASKUL ASKLF 57 ROCE % is -32.01% as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASKLF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.08. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. ASKUL's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was -32.01%.

ASKUL (OTCPK:ASKLF) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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ASKUL ROCE % Historical Data

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ASKUL ROCE % Chart

ASKUL Annual Data

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13.57

15.38

14.77

23.64

11.96

ASKUL Quarterly Data
	May21	Aug21	Nov21	Feb22	May22	Aug22	Nov22	Feb23	May23	Aug23	Nov23	Feb24	May24	Aug24	Nov24	Feb25	May25	Aug25	Nov25	Feb26
ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															12.94	14.27	3.53	-32.01	-36.52

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ASKUL ROCE % Calculation

ASKUL's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: May. 2025 )		(A: May. 2024 )		(A: May. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: May. 2025 )		(A: May. 2024 )		(A: May. 2025 )
	=	96.71	/	( ( (1559.398 - 775.606)	+	(1572.253 - 738.368) )	/ 2 )
	=	96.71	/	( (783.792	+	833.885)	/ 2 )
	=	96.71	/	808.8385
	=	11.96 %

ASKUL's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Nov. 2025 )		(Q: Aug. 2025 )		(Q: Nov. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Nov. 2025 )		(Q: Aug. 2025 )		(Q: Nov. 2025 )
	=	-254.788	/	( ( (1580.758 - 736.229)	+	(1269.554 - 521.918) )	/ 2 )
	=	-254.788	/	( ( 844.529	+	747.636 )	/ 2 )
	=	-254.788	/	796.0825
	=	-32.01 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Nov. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of -32.01% mean?

ASKUL (ASKLF) has a ROCE % of -32.01% as of Nov. 2025.

Is ASKUL's ROCE % too high?

ASKUL's current ROCE % is -32.01%. Overall, ASKUL has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does ASKUL's ROCE % compare to AMZN and BABA?

ASKUL's ROCE % of -32.01% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.58. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?

The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.58, based on 1,117 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASKUL's current ROCE % is -32.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is ASKUL stock overvalued right now?

ASKUL (ASKLF) has a current ROCE % of -32.01%. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.08, compared to a current price of $12.54 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -32.01%. ASKUL's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ASKUL (ASKLF), the current ROCE % is -32.01% as of Nov. 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 ASKUL (ASKLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASKUL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.54 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.08.

Key valuation signals for ASKLF:

ROCE %: -32.01%
GF Value™: $19.08 vs. price of $12.54 (34.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

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

ASKUL Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Retail - Cyclical

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Address 3-2-3 Toyosu Koto Ward, Toyosu Cubic Garden, 11 Floor, Koto-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 135-0061

Website http://www.askul.co.jp

ASKUL Corp is a Japanese company mainly offering office products and accessories. The business has two main segments: the office-related products and other delivery. The office-related product segment consists of personal computer and accessories, office supplies, and furniture. The other delivery segment provides cargo transportation services for corporations.

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