Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) ROCE %: 4.59% (As of Apr. 2026)


TSE:2301 Gakujo Co Ltd TSE:2301
79 GF Score
Price 円1,617.00
GF Value 円2,298.20
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Gakujo Co ROCE %?

Gakujo Co TSE:2301 -0.19% 79 ROCE % is 4.59% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2301 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,298.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Gakujo Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 4.59%.

Gakujo Co  (TSE:2301) 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.

Gakujo Co ROCE % Related Terms

Gakujo Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gakujo Co's ROCE % 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.

Gakujo Co ROCE % Chart

Gakujo Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.58 13.18 17.79 18.83 15.63

Gakujo Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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Gakujo Co ROCE % Calculation

Gakujo Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=2332.966/( ( (16739.761 - 2029.626) + (17106.248 - 1965.966) )/ 2 )
=2332.966/( (14710.135+15140.282)/ 2 )
=2332.966/14925.2085
=15.63 %

Gakujo Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=691.664/( ( (17106.248 - 1965.966) + (16346.285 - 1338.817) )/ 2 )
=691.664/( ( 15140.282 + 15007.468 )/ 2 )
=691.664/15073.875
=4.59 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 4.59% mean?
Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) has a ROCE % of 4.59% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Gakujo Co's ROCE % too high?
Gakujo Co's current ROCE % is 4.59%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 8.77. Gakujo Co's value of 4.59% is 47.6% below this industry median. Overall, Gakujo Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gakujo Co's ROCE % compare to KFY and RHI?
Gakujo Co's ROCE % of 4.59% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.77. Gakujo Co's value of 4.59% is 47.6% 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 ROCE % for a Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.77, based on 1,070 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. Gakujo Co's current ROCE % of 4.59% is 47.6% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gakujo Co's current ROCE % is 4.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gakujo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,298.20, compared to a current price of 円1,617.00 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 4.59% and 47.6% below the Business Services industry median of 8.77. Gakujo Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Gakujo Co (TSE:2301), the current ROCE % is 4.59% as of Apr. 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 Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakujo Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,617.00 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,298.20. GuruFocus considers Gakujo Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2301:

  • ROCE %: 4.59%
  • GF Value™: 円2,298.20 vs. price of 円1,617.00 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 47.6% below the Business Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Gakujo Co Business Description

Address 2-5-10 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-0001
Gakujo Co Ltd provides employment information, various recruitment consulting services, and manpower dispatch and job placement services.
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