Startline Co (TSE:477A) ROCE %: 12.73% (As of Mar. 2026)


TSE:477A Startline Co Ltd TSE:477A
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What is Startline Co ROCE %?

Startline Co TSE:477A +1.20% 7 ROCE % is 12.73% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:477A with a GF Score™ of 7/100. The stock has 3 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. Startline Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.73%.

Startline Co  (TSE:477A) 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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Startline Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Startline 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.

Startline Co ROCE % Chart

Startline Co Annual Data
Trend Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
3.22 7.74 9.63

Startline Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROCE % 0.00 0.00 6.73 12.73
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Startline Co ROCE % Calculation

Startline 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 )
=450.662/( ( (5637.14 - 2041.203) + (8217.154 - 2451.295) )/ 2 )
=450.662/( (3595.937+5765.859)/ 2 )
=450.662/4680.898
=9.63 %

Startline 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 )
=637.424/( ( (6120.965 - 1868.762) + (8217.154 - 2451.295) )/ 2 )
=637.424/( ( 4252.203 + 5765.859 )/ 2 )
=637.424/5009.031
=12.73 %

(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 12.73% mean?
Startline Co (TSE:477A) has a ROCE % of 12.73% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Startline Co's ROCE % too high?
Startline Co's current ROCE % is 12.73%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 9.00. Startline Co's value of 12.73% is 41.5% above this industry median. Overall, Startline Co has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Startline Co's ROCE % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Startline Co's ROCE % of 12.73% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.00. Startline Co's value of 12.73% is 41.5% 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 Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 9.00, 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. Startline Co's current ROCE % of 12.73% is 41.5% 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 Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 9.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Startline Co's current ROCE % is 12.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Startline Co stock overvalued right now?
Startline Co (TSE:477A) has a current ROCE % of 12.73%. The current ROCE % is 12.73% and 41.5% above the Business Services industry median of 9.00. Startline Co's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 with 3 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 Startline Co (TSE:477A), the current ROCE % is 12.73% 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.

Startline Co Business Description

Address 1-12-17 Kamirenjaku, Mitaka Business Park Building 1, 3rd Floor, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, JPN, 181-0012
Startline Co Ltd is engaged in employment and vocational support services for persons with disabilities.
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