Demae-Can Co (TSE:2484) ROCE %: -23.04% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:2484 Demae-Can Co Ltd TSE:2484
46 GF Score
Price 円124.00
GF Value 円210.91
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Demae-Can Co ROCE %?

Demae-Can Co TSE:2484 -0.80% 46 ROCE % is -23.04% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2484 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of 円210.91 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Demae-Can Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -23.04%.

Demae-Can Co  (TSE:2484) 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.

Demae-Can Co ROCE % Related Terms

Demae-Can Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Demae-Can 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.

Demae-Can Co ROCE % Chart

Demae-Can Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -121.85 -117.21 -25.35 -9.41 -15.16

Demae-Can Co 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 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 -10.64 -22.68 -25.45 -24.03 -23.04
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Demae-Can Co ROCE % Calculation

Demae-Can Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=-4967/( ( (47943 - 11231) + (38848 - 10036) )/ 2 )
=-4967/( (36712+28812)/ 2 )
=-4967/32762
=-15.16 %

Demae-Can Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-6076/( ( (36494 - 9354) + (34005 - 8395) )/ 2 )
=-6076/( ( 27140 + 25610 )/ 2 )
=-6076/26375
=-23.04 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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 -23.04% mean?
Demae-Can Co (TSE:2484) has a ROCE % of -23.04% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Demae-Can Co's ROCE % too high?
Demae-Can Co's current ROCE % is -23.04%. Overall, Demae-Can Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Demae-Can Co's ROCE % compare to AMZN and BABA?
Demae-Can Co's ROCE % of -23.04% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.60. 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 7.60, based on 1,114 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 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Demae-Can Co's current ROCE % is -23.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Demae-Can Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Demae-Can Co (TSE:2484) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円210.91, compared to a current price of 円124.00 — trading 41.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -23.04%. Demae-Can Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Demae-Can Co (TSE:2484), the current ROCE % is -23.04% as of Feb. 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 Demae-Can Co (TSE:2484) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Demae-Can Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円124.00 is trading 41.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円210.91. GuruFocus considers Demae-Can Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2484:

  • ROCE %: -23.04%
  • GF Value™: 円210.91 vs. price of 円124.00 (41.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2484 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Demae-Can Co Business Description

Address 5-27-5 Sendagaya, ink Square Shinjuku, General Reception, 11th Floor, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 151-0051
Demae-Can Co Ltd Ltd operates an Internet store in Japan. The company operates through two business segments including Demae-can Business and Mail Order Business. The Demae-can segment operates a website for the door-to-door delivery service, and the mail order sales segment sells, Shochu to restaurants on the phone.
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円124.00
Price
円210.91
GF Value