Halows Co (TSE:2742) ROCE %: 15.81% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:2742 Halows Co Ltd TSE:2742
72 GF Score
Price 円3,695.00
GF Value 円5,053.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Halows Co ROCE %?

Halows Co TSE:2742 -0.14% 72 ROCE % is 15.81% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2742 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,053.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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. Halows Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 15.81%.

Halows Co  (TSE:2742) 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.

Halows Co ROCE % Related Terms

Halows Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Halows Co's ROCE % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Halows Co ROCE % Chart

Halows Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
ROCE %
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Halows Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Halows Co ROCE % Calculation

Halows Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2026 )  (A: Feb. 2025 )(A: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Feb. 2026 )  (A: Feb. 2025 )(A: Feb. 2026 )
=12665/( ( (112869 - 25599) + (136010 - 41536) )/ 2 )
=12665/( (87270+94474)/ 2 )
=12665/90872
=13.94 %

Halows 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 )
=14728/( ( (130860 - 39023) + (136010 - 41536) )/ 2 )
=14728/( ( 91837 + 94474 )/ 2 )
=14728/93155.5
=15.81 %

(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 15.81% mean?
Halows Co (TSE:2742) has a ROCE % of 15.81% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Halows Co's ROCE % too high?
Halows Co's current ROCE % is 15.81%. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROCE % is 9.44. Halows Co's value of 15.81% is 67.5% above this industry median. Overall, Halows Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halows Co's ROCE % compare to KR?
Halows Co's ROCE % of 15.81% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.44. Halows Co's value of 15.81% is 67.5% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.44, based on 307 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. Halows Co's current ROCE % of 15.81% is 67.5% 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 Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROCE % is 9.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halows Co's current ROCE % is 15.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halows Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halows Co (TSE:2742) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,053.57, compared to a current price of 円3,695.00 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 15.81% and 67.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.44. Halows Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Halows Co (TSE:2742), the current ROCE % is 15.81% 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 Halows Co (TSE:2742) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halows Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,695.00 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,053.57. GuruFocus considers Halows Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2742:

  • ROCE %: 15.81%
  • GF Value™: 円5,053.57 vs. price of 円3,695.00 (26.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.5% above the Retail - Defensive median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Halows Co Business Description

Address 3270 Hayashima, Hayashima-cho, Tsukubo-gun, Okayama, JPN, 701-0393
Halows Co Ltd operates food supermarket chain stores in Hiroshima and Okayama Prefectures. Its stores are open 24 hours a day.
72GF Score

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