Hatena Co (TSE:3930) ROCE %: -179.18% (As of Apr. 2026)

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TSE:3930 Hatena Co Ltd TSE:3930
70 GF Score
Price 円1,130.00
GF Value 円775.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Hatena Co ROCE %?

Hatena Co TSE:3930 -0.88% 70 ROCE % is -179.18% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3930 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円775.66 (Significantly 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. Hatena Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -179.18%.

Hatena Co  (TSE:3930) 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.

Hatena Co ROCE % Related Terms

Hatena Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hatena 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.

Hatena Co ROCE % Chart

Hatena Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.30 13.65 6.64 3.64 12.60

Hatena Co Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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TSE:3930
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Hatena Co ROCE % Calculation

Hatena Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jul. 2025 )  (A: Jul. 2024 )(A: Jul. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jul. 2025 )  (A: Jul. 2024 )(A: Jul. 2025 )
=343.759/( ( (2909.178 - 310.228) + (3450.97 - 595.148) )/ 2 )
=343.759/( (2598.95+2855.822)/ 2 )
=343.759/2727.386
=12.60 %

Hatena Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-4566.484/( ( (3544.092 - 605.188) + (2709.792 - 551.667) )/ 2 )
=-4566.484/( ( 2938.904 + 2158.125 )/ 2 )
=-4566.484/2548.5145
=-179.18 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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 -179.18% mean?
Hatena Co (TSE:3930) has a ROCE % of -179.18% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Hatena Co's ROCE % too high?
Hatena Co's current ROCE % is -179.18%. Overall, Hatena Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hatena Co's ROCE % compare to GOOGL and META?
Hatena Co's ROCE % of -179.18% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.04. 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 3.04, based on 544 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 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hatena Co's current ROCE % is -179.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hatena Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hatena Co (TSE:3930) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円775.66, compared to a current price of 円1,130.00 — trading 45.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -179.18%. Hatena Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Hatena Co (TSE:3930), the current ROCE % is -179.18% as of Apr. 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 Hatena Co (TSE:3930) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hatena Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,130.00 is trading 45.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円775.66. GuruFocus considers Hatena Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3930:

  • ROCE %: -179.18%
  • GF Value™: 円775.66 vs. price of 円1,130.00 (45.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3930 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hatena Co Business Description

Address Takamiya-cho 206, Yubinbango, Kyoto Prefecture Oike Aino-cho HigashiIri, Oike building, 9th floor, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 604-0835
Hatena Co Ltd provides internet content platform services and content marketing services technology solutions. Its content platform services include the blog, bookmark services, and shared dictionary service.
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円1,130.00
Price
円775.66
GF Value