World Holdings Co (TSE:2429) ROCE %: 14.08% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:2429 World Holdings Co Ltd TSE:2429
81 GF Score
Price 円2,624.00
GF Value 円3,206.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is World Holdings Co ROCE %?

World Holdings Co TSE:2429 81 ROCE % is 14.08% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:2429 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,206.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 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. World Holdings Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.08%.

World Holdings Co  (TSE:2429) 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.

World Holdings Co ROCE % Related Terms

World Holdings Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World Holdings 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.

World Holdings Co ROCE % Chart

World Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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World Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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World Holdings Co ROCE % Calculation

World Holdings Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=11704/( ( (174370 - 85195) + (185692 - 82566) )/ 2 )
=11704/( (89175+103126)/ 2 )
=11704/96150.5
=12.17 %

World Holdings Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=14124/( ( (175059 - 77492) + (185692 - 82566) )/ 2 )
=14124/( ( 97567 + 103126 )/ 2 )
=14124/100346.5
=14.08 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) 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 14.08% mean?
World Holdings Co (TSE:2429) has a ROCE % of 14.08% as of Dec. 2025.
Is World Holdings Co's ROCE % too high?
World Holdings Co's current ROCE % is 14.08%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 9.04. World Holdings Co's value of 14.08% is 55.8% above this industry median. Overall, World Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Holdings Co's ROCE % compare to KFY and RHI?
World Holdings Co's ROCE % of 14.08% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.04. World Holdings Co's value of 14.08% is 55.8% 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 ROCE % for a Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 9.04, based on 1,072 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. World Holdings Co's current ROCE % of 14.08% is 55.8% 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 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 9.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Holdings Co's current ROCE % is 14.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Holdings Co (TSE:2429) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,206.36, compared to a current price of 円2,624.00 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 14.08% and 55.8% above the Business Services industry median of 9.04. World Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 World Holdings Co (TSE:2429), the current ROCE % is 14.08% as of Dec. 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 World Holdings Co (TSE:2429) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,624.00 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,206.36. GuruFocus considers World Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2429:

  • ROCE %: 14.08%
  • GF Value™: 円3,206.36 vs. price of 円2,624.00 (18.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.8% above the Business Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2429 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

World Holdings Co Business Description

Address Hakata Station 2-1-1, Fukuoka Asahi Building, 6th Floor, Fukuoka, JPN, 802-0077
World Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the human resource and education business, real estate business, Agricultural park business and information communication business. In the human resource and education business, the company offers contract and temporary placement services and management skills for manufacturing and contracting business to other companies. The real estate business area of the company comprises detached housing sales business, residential condominium sale business, property business, building management business and brokerage business.
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