Media Kobo (TSE:3815) ROCE %: -43.50% (As of Feb. 2026)


TSE:3815 Media Kobo Inc TSE:3815
45 GF Score
Price 円446.00
GF Value 円373.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Media Kobo ROCE %?

Media Kobo TSE:3815 +0.45% 45 ROCE % is -43.50% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3815 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円373.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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. Media Kobo's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -43.50%.

Media Kobo  (TSE:3815) 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.

Media Kobo ROCE % Related Terms

Media Kobo ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Kobo'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.

Media Kobo ROCE % Chart

Media Kobo 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 0.73 8.32 2.71 -13.86 -28.37

Media Kobo Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 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 0.09 -30.37 -9.21 -53.11 -43.50
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Media Kobo ROCE % Calculation

Media Kobo'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 )
=-420.286/( ( (2651.23 - 988.272) + (2277.626 - 977.604) )/ 2 )
=-420.286/( (1662.958+1300.022)/ 2 )
=-420.286/1481.49
=-28.37 %

Media Kobo'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: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-521.922/( ( (2277.626 - 977.604) + (1869.719 - 770.041) )/ 2 )
=-521.922/( ( 1300.022 + 1099.678 )/ 2 )
=-521.922/1199.85
=-43.50 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (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 -43.50% mean?
Media Kobo (TSE:3815) has a ROCE % of -43.50% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Media Kobo's ROCE % too high?
Media Kobo's current ROCE % is -43.50%. Overall, Media Kobo has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Kobo's ROCE % compare to GOOGL and META?
Media Kobo's ROCE % of -43.50% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.15. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Interactive Media company?
The median ROCE % among Interactive Media companies is 3.15, based on 545 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 Interactive Media industry, the median ROCE % is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Kobo's current ROCE % is -43.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Kobo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo (TSE:3815) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円373.07, compared to a current price of 円446.00 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -43.50%. Media Kobo's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815), the current ROCE % is -43.50% 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円446.00 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円373.07. GuruFocus considers Media Kobo to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3815:

  • ROCE %: -43.50%
  • GF Value™: 円373.07 vs. price of 円446.00 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3815 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Media Kobo Business Description

Address 7-15-9 Roppongi, Sumitomo Realty & Development Roppongi Central Tower, 9th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Media Kobo Inc is engaged in is engaged in fortune-telling, entertainment and matching services, and other businesses. Its services also include: Digital content business, one to one marketing, and beauty business.
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