Softfront Holdings (TSE:2321) ROCE %: -8.86% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:2321 Softfront Holdings TSE:2321
47 GF Score
Price 円126.00
GF Value 円68.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Softfront Holdings ROCE %?

Softfront Holdings TSE:2321 +5.00% 47 ROCE % is -8.86% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2321 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円68.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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. Softfront Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.86%.

Softfront Holdings  (TSE:2321) 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.

Softfront Holdings ROCE % Related Terms

Softfront Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Softfront Holdings'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.

Softfront Holdings ROCE % Chart

Softfront Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.05 -7.41 -67.67 -6.18 -6.70

Softfront Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -113.18 -8.96 -9.16 -2.87 -8.86
TSE:2321
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Softfront Holdings ROCE % Calculation

Softfront Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=-117.888/( ( (1707.258 - 249.867) + (2213.558 - 150.502) )/ 2 )
=-117.888/( (1457.391+2063.056)/ 2 )
=-117.888/1760.2235
=-6.70 %

Softfront Holdings's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-184.71/( ( (2242.204 - 137.688) + (2213.558 - 150.502) )/ 2 )
=-184.71/( ( 2104.516 + 2063.056 )/ 2 )
=-184.71/2083.786
=-8.86 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 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 -8.86% mean?
Softfront Holdings (TSE:2321) has a ROCE % of -8.86% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Softfront Holdings' ROCE % too high?
Softfront Holdings' current ROCE % is -8.86%. Overall, Softfront Holdings has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softfront Holdings' ROCE % compare to QH and SHOP?
Softfront Holdings' ROCE % of -8.86% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.35. 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.35, based on 2,726 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softfront Holdings's current ROCE % is -8.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Softfront Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softfront Holdings (TSE:2321) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円68.32, compared to a current price of 円126.00 — trading 84.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -8.86%. Softfront Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 Softfront Holdings (TSE:2321), the current ROCE % is -8.86% 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 Softfront Holdings (TSE:2321) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softfront Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円126.00 is trading 84.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円68.32. GuruFocus considers Softfront Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2321:

  • ROCE %: -8.86%
  • GF Value™: 円68.32 vs. price of 円126.00 (84.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2321 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Softfront Holdings Business Description

Address 4-5 Kudanminami, 6F Izumi Kudan Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0074
Softfront Holdings is engaged in contract development consultation in Japan. It also provides technical assistance for the software development environment that provides the core technology and SIP / VoIP. Its core activity includes communications technology. The group operates in a single segment, the communications platform-related business.
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円126.00
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円68.32
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