Caster Co (TSE:9331) ROCE %: 5.97% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:9331 Caster Co Ltd TSE:9331
28 GF Score
Price 円734.00
GF Value 円1,053.85
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Caster Co ROCE %?

Caster Co TSE:9331 -1.34% 28 ROCE % is 5.97% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9331 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,053.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 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. Caster Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 5.97%.


Caster Co  (TSE:9331) 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.


Caster Co ROCE % Related Terms


Caster Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caster 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.

Caster Co ROCE % Chart

Caster Co Annual Data
Trend Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROCE %
-48.26 -16.79 2.35 -15.14 -36.10

Caster Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.73 -26.46 -48.67 -23.74 5.97
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Caster Co ROCE % Calculation

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

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=-381.369/( ( (2455.221 - 1183.386) + (1872.251 - 1031.093) )/ 2 )
=-381.369/( (1271.835+841.158)/ 2 )
=-381.369/1056.4965
=-36.10 %

Caster Co'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 )
=49.074/( ( (1872.251 - 1031.093) + (1880.668 - 1078.762) )/ 2 )
=49.074/( ( 841.158 + 801.906 )/ 2 )
=49.074/821.532
=5.97 %

(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 5.97% mean?
Caster Co (TSE:9331) has a ROCE % of 5.97% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Caster Co's ROCE % too high?
Caster Co's current ROCE % is 5.97%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 9.00. Caster Co's value of 5.97% is 33.6% below this industry median. Overall, Caster Co has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caster Co's ROCE % compare to KFY and RHI?
Caster Co's ROCE % of 5.97% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.00. Caster Co's value of 5.97% is 33.6% 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 Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 9.00, based on 1,068 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. Caster Co's current ROCE % of 5.97% is 33.6% 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 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. Caster Co's current ROCE % is 5.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caster Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caster Co (TSE:9331) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,053.85, compared to a current price of 円734.00 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 5.97% and 33.6% below the Business Services industry median of 9.00. Caster Co's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 2 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 Caster Co (TSE:9331), the current ROCE % is 5.97% 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 Caster Co (TSE:9331) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caster Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円734.00 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,053.85. GuruFocus considers Caster Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9331:

  • ROCE %: 5.97%
  • GF Value™: 円1,053.85 vs. price of 円734.00 (30.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.6% below the Business Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9331 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Caster Co Business Description

Address 1-5-1 Otemachi, Otemachi First Square West Tower 1st & 2nd Floor, Caster Square Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku, LIFORK Otemachi, Tokyo, JPN
Caster Co Ltd is engaged in business operations and operates two businesses: the BPaaS Business, which utilizes the resources of remote workers to act on behalf of and support companies' back-office operations, and the Other Business, which provides staffing and placement services, develops and provides business efficiency tools for e-commerce companies, and develops and operates products and services using generative AI.
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