Cox Co (TSE:9876) ROCE %: 4.35% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:9876 Cox Co Ltd TSE:9876
67 GF Score
Price 円222.00
GF Value 円204.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cox Co ROCE %?

Cox Co TSE:9876 +1.83% 67 ROCE % is 4.35% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9876 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円204.40 (Fairly Valued). 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. Cox Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.35%.


Cox Co  (TSE:9876) 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.


Cox Co ROCE % Related Terms


Cox Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cox 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.

Cox Co ROCE % Chart

Cox Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
ROCE %
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Cox Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Cox Co ROCE % Calculation

Cox Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2026 )  (A: Feb. 2025 )(A: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Feb. 2026 )  (A: Feb. 2025 )(A: Feb. 2026 )
=1416.841/( ( (13247.02 - 3390.639) + (14922.217 - 3129.599) )/ 2 )
=1416.841/( (9856.381+11792.618)/ 2 )
=1416.841/10824.4995
=13.09 %

Cox 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: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=508.744/( ( (14804.572 - 3223.774) + (14922.217 - 3129.599) )/ 2 )
=508.744/( ( 11580.798 + 11792.618 )/ 2 )
=508.744/11686.708
=4.35 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (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 4.35% mean?
Cox Co (TSE:9876) has a ROCE % of 4.35% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Cox Co's ROCE % too high?
Cox Co's current ROCE % is 4.35%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROCE % is 6.33. Cox Co's value of 4.35% is 31.3% below this industry median. Overall, Cox Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cox Co's ROCE % compare to RL and LEVI?
Cox Co's ROCE % of 4.35% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.33. Cox Co's value of 4.35% is 31.3% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROCE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 6.33, based on 1,036 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. Cox Co's current ROCE % of 4.35% is 31.3% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROCE % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cox Co's current ROCE % is 4.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cox Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cox Co (TSE:9876) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円204.40, compared to a current price of 円222.00 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 4.35% and 31.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 6.33. Cox Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Cox Co (TSE:9876), the current ROCE % is 4.35% 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 Cox Co (TSE:9876) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cox Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円222.00 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円204.40. GuruFocus considers Cox Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9876:

  • ROCE %: 4.35%
  • GF Value™: 円204.40 vs. price of 円222.00 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9876 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cox Co Business Description

Address 1-2-1 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0007
Cox Co Ltd is engaged in planning, manufacturing, and sale of men's apparel, ladies' apparel, children's clothing, and miscellaneous good products.
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