Data Applications Co (TSE:3848) ROCE %: 6.85% (As of Mar. 2026)


TSE:3848 Data Applications Co Ltd TSE:3848
66 GF Score
Price 円822.00
GF Value 円1,432.12
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Data Applications Co ROCE %?

Data Applications Co TSE:3848 +0.74% 66 ROCE % is 6.85% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3848 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,432.12 (Significantly Undervalued). 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. Data Applications Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.85%.


Data Applications Co  (TSE:3848) 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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Data Applications Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Data Applications 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.

Data Applications Co ROCE % Chart

Data Applications Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Data Applications Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Data Applications Co ROCE % Calculation

Data Applications Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=285.825/( ( (6179.273 - 1137.693) + (7036.711 - 1688.203) )/ 2 )
=285.825/( (5041.58+5348.508)/ 2 )
=285.825/5195.044
=5.50 %

Data Applications Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=370.024/( ( (6908.244 - 1460.678) + (7036.711 - 1688.203) )/ 2 )
=370.024/( ( 5447.566 + 5348.508 )/ 2 )
=370.024/5398.037
=6.85 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 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 6.85% mean?
Data Applications Co (TSE:3848) has a ROCE % of 6.85% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Data Applications Co's ROCE % too high?
Data Applications Co's current ROCE % is 6.85%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.28. Data Applications Co's value of 6.85% is 29.7% above this industry median. Overall, Data Applications Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Data Applications Co's ROCE % compare to UBER and SHOP?
Data Applications Co's ROCE % of 6.85% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.28. Data Applications Co's value of 6.85% is 29.7% 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.28, based on 2,719 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. Data Applications Co's current ROCE % of 6.85% is 29.7% 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Applications Co's current ROCE % is 6.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Data Applications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Applications Co (TSE:3848) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,432.12, compared to a current price of 円822.00 — trading 42.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.85% and 29.7% above the Software industry median of 5.28. Data Applications Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Data Applications Co (TSE:3848), the current ROCE % is 6.85% as of Mar. 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 Data Applications Co (TSE:3848) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Applications Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円822.00 is trading 42.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,432.12. GuruFocus considers Data Applications Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3848:

  • ROCE %: 6.85%
  • GF Value™: 円1,432.12 vs. price of 円822.00 (42.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.7% above the Software median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3848 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Data Applications Co Business Description

Address 1-3-8 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0013
Data Applications Co Ltd is engaged in the product development, sales and consulting of inter company data exchange middleware and in house application cooperation middleware. The solutions offered by the company include Internet EDI, circulating BMS, PSTN migration, data linkage, transition, and conversion.
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