Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) ROCE %: 14.44% (As of May. 2026)

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TSE:3139 Lacto Japan Co Ltd TSE:3139
72 GF Score
Price 円3,515.00
GF Value 円1,782.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lacto Japan Co ROCE %?

Lacto Japan Co TSE:3139 +0.72% 72 ROCE % is 14.44% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3139 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,782.31 (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. Lacto Japan Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 14.44%.

Lacto Japan Co  (TSE:3139) 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.

Lacto Japan Co ROCE % Related Terms

Lacto Japan Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lacto Japan 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.

Lacto Japan Co ROCE % Chart

Lacto Japan Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROCE %
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Lacto Japan Co Quarterly Data
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Lacto Japan Co ROCE % Calculation

Lacto Japan Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Nov. 2025 )  (A: Nov. 2024 )(A: Nov. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Nov. 2025 )  (A: Nov. 2024 )(A: Nov. 2025 )
=6288/( ( (81435 - 44455) + (90209 - 48800) )/ 2 )
=6288/( (36980+41409)/ 2 )
=6288/39194.5
=16.04 %

Lacto Japan Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: May. 2026 )  (Q: Feb. 2026 )(Q: May. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: May. 2026 )  (Q: Feb. 2026 )(Q: May. 2026 )
=6136/( ( (97763 - 57072) + (100371 - 56068) )/ 2 )
=6136/( ( 40691 + 44303 )/ 2 )
=6136/42497
=14.44 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 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 14.44% mean?
Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) has a ROCE % of 14.44% as of May. 2026.
Is Lacto Japan Co's ROCE % too high?
Lacto Japan Co's current ROCE % is 14.44%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.80. Lacto Japan Co's value of 14.44% is 64.1% above this industry median. Overall, Lacto Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lacto Japan Co's ROCE % compare to KHC and GIS?
Lacto Japan Co's ROCE % of 14.44% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.80. Lacto Japan Co's value of 14.44% is 64.1% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.80, based on 1,943 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. Lacto Japan Co's current ROCE % of 14.44% is 64.1% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lacto Japan Co's current ROCE % is 14.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lacto Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,782.31, compared to a current price of 円3,515.00 — trading 97.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 14.44% and 64.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.80. Lacto Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139), the current ROCE % is 14.44% as of May. 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,515.00 is trading 97.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,782.31. GuruFocus considers Lacto Japan Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3139:

  • ROCE %: 14.44%
  • GF Value™: 円1,782.31 vs. price of 円3,515.00 (97.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3139 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lacto Japan Co Business Description

Address 2-11-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, 22nd Floor Taiyo Life Nihonbashi Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0027
Lacto Japan Co Ltd is engaged in the trade of agricultural and livestock products, processed products, food processing machinery, quasi-pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other beverages. The group's only reportable segment is the food business.
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円3,515.00
Price
円1,782.31
GF Value