Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) ROCE %: 4.20% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:8953 Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Corp TSE:8953
73 GF Score
Price 円118,300.00
GF Value 円115,138.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment ROCE %?

Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment TSE:8953 +1.02% 73 ROCE % is 4.20% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8953 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円115,138.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 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. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.20%.


Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment  (TSE:8953) 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.


Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment ROCE % Related Terms


Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment'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.

Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment ROCE % Chart

Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24
ROCE %
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Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Semi-Annual Data
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Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment ROCE % Calculation

Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Aug. 2024 )  (A: Aug. 2023 )(A: Aug. 2024 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Aug. 2024 )  (A: Aug. 2023 )(A: Aug. 2024 )
=35001.848/( ( (1249926.145 - 78896.417) + (1251535.423 - 85839.508) )/ 2 )
=35001.848/( (1171029.728+1165695.915)/ 2 )
=35001.848/1168362.8215
=3.00 %

Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment'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 )
=52396.538/( ( (1329366.239 - 99302.846) + (1363436.155 - 100324.674) )/ 2 )
=52396.538/( ( 1230063.393 + 1263111.481 )/ 2 )
=52396.538/1246587.437
=4.20 %

(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 4.20% mean?
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) has a ROCE % of 4.20% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's ROCE % too high?
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's current ROCE % is 4.20%. The REITs industry median ROCE % is 5.06. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's value of 4.20% is 16.9% below this industry median. Overall, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's ROCE % compare to SPG and O?
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's ROCE % of 4.20% can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.06. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's value of 4.20% is 16.9% below 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 REITs company?
The median ROCE % among REITs companies is 5.06, based on 748 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. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's current ROCE % of 4.20% is 16.9% below 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 REITs industry, the median ROCE % is 5.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's current ROCE % is 4.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円115,138.58, compared to a current price of 円118,300.00 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 4.20% and 16.9% below the REITs industry median of 5.06. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953), the current ROCE % is 4.20% 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 Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円118,300.00 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円115,138.58. GuruFocus considers Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8953:

  • ROCE %: 4.20%
  • GF Value™: 円115,138.58 vs. price of 円118,300.00 (2.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.9% below the REITs median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8953 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 59JA:Germany
Address Tokyo Building 7-3, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6420
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Corp is a diversified REIT investing in real estate properties serving as a foundation of urban lives. Its portfolio includes urban retail, mixed-use, office, residence, hotel and suburban retail.
73GF Score

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円118,300.00
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