World Co (TSE:3612) ROCE %: 17.76% (As of May. 2026)

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TSE:3612 World Co Ltd TSE:3612
72 GF Score
Price 円1,607.00
GF Value 円1,488.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is World Co ROCE %?

World Co TSE:3612 -1.35% 72 ROCE % is 17.76% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3612 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,488.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 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 Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 17.76%.

World Co  (TSE:3612) 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.

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World Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World 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 Co ROCE % Chart

World Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Feb25 Feb26
ROCE %
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World Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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World Co ROCE % Calculation

World 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 )
=16118/( ( (273826 - 103343) + (280059 - 94572) )/ 2 )
=16118/( (170483+185487)/ 2 )
=16118/177985
=9.06 %

World 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 )
=29240/( ( (280059 - 94572) + (277700 - 133845) )/ 2 )
=29240/( ( 185487 + 143855 )/ 2 )
=29240/164671
=17.76 %

(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 17.76% mean?
World Co (TSE:3612) has a ROCE % of 17.76% as of May. 2026.
Is World Co's ROCE % too high?
World Co's current ROCE % is 17.76%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROCE % is 7.66. World Co's value of 17.76% is 131.9% above this industry median. Overall, World Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Co's ROCE % compare to DDS?
World Co's ROCE % of 17.76% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.66. World Co's value of 17.76% is 131.9% 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 - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.66, based on 1,117 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 Co's current ROCE % of 17.76% is 131.9% 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 - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Co's current ROCE % is 17.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co (TSE:3612) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,488.89, compared to a current price of 円1,607.00 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 17.76% and 131.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.66. World Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Co (TSE:3612), the current ROCE % is 17.76% 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 World Co (TSE:3612) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,607.00 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,488.89. GuruFocus considers World Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3612:

  • ROCE %: 17.76%
  • GF Value™: 円1,488.89 vs. price of 円1,607.00 (7.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 131.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

World Co Business Description

Address 6-8-1, Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, JPN, 650-8585
World Co Ltd operates mainly 'one-brand, one-shop' outlets for department stores and other highly fashion-conscious channels.
72GF Score

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