Global Information (TSE:4171) ROCE %: 0.00% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:4171 Global Information Inc TSE:4171
79 GF Score
Price 円1,662.00
GF Value 円1,247.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Global Information ROCE %?

Global Information TSE:4171 79 ROCE % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:4171 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,247.80 (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. Global Information's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%.

Global Information  (TSE:4171) 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.

Global Information ROCE % Related Terms

Global Information ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Information'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.

Global Information ROCE % Chart

Global Information Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 28.37 28.72 21.46 16.35 11.33

Global Information Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Global Information ROCE % Calculation

Global Information's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=318.054/( ( (3164.745 - 390.094) + (3168.993 - 327.193) )/ 2 )
=318.054/( (2774.651+2841.8)/ 2 )
=318.054/2808.2255
=11.33 %

Global Information's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0/( ( (3119.095 - 319.372) + (3168.993 - 327.193) )/ 2 )
=0/( ( 2799.723 + 2841.8 )/ 2 )
=0/2820.7615
=0.00 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) 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 0.00% mean?
Global Information (TSE:4171) has a ROCE % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Global Information's ROCE % too high?
Global Information's current ROCE % is 0.00%. Overall, Global Information has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Information's ROCE % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Global Information's ROCE % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.96. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.96, based on 1,072 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 Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Information's current ROCE % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Information stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Information (TSE:4171) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,247.80, compared to a current price of 円1,662.00 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 0.00%. Global Information's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Global Information (TSE:4171), the current ROCE % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Global Information (TSE:4171) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Information stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,662.00 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,247.80. GuruFocus considers Global Information to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4171:

  • ROCE %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: 円1,247.80 vs. price of 円1,662.00 (33.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Global Information Business Description

Address 2-3 Manpukuji 1-chome, Aso-ku, 7th Floor, Ursis Building, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kawasaki, JPN, 215-0004
Global Information Inc is an information service company. It offers comprehensive information services, from providing market research reports, individual surveys, and customized research that meet research needs accurately. The Group has two reportable segments: Market and technology trend information provision business, and Other businesses.
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