Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) ROCE %: 5.72% (As of Feb. 2026)


TSE:9978 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9978
58 GF Score
Price 円45.00
GF Value 円48.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ROCE %?

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co TSE:9978 58 ROCE % is 5.72% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9978 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円48.06 (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. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 5.72%.

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co  (TSE:9978) 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.

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ROCE % Related Terms

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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.

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ROCE % Chart

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROCE %
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Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ROCE % Calculation

Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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 )
=-79.424/( ( (10049.99 - 6823.496) + (9559.279 - 7955.003) )/ 2 )
=-79.424/( (3226.494+1604.276)/ 2 )
=-79.424/2415.385
=-3.29 %

Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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 )
=91.71/( ( (9559.279 - 7955.003) + (10361.476 - 8757.057) )/ 2 )
=91.71/( ( 1604.276 + 1604.419 )/ 2 )
=91.71/1604.3475
=5.72 %

(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 5.72% mean?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) has a ROCE % of 5.72% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's ROCE % too high?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current ROCE % is 5.72%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROCE % is 7.59. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 5.72% is 24.6% below this industry median. Overall, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's ROCE % compare to CASY and WSM?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's ROCE % of 5.72% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.59. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 5.72% is 24.6% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.59, based on 1,112 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. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current ROCE % of 5.72% is 24.6% 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current ROCE % is 5.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円48.06, compared to a current price of 円45.00 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 5.72% and 24.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.59. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978), the current ROCE % is 5.72% 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円45.00 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円48.06. GuruFocus considers Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9978:

  • ROCE %: 5.72%
  • GF Value™: 円48.06 vs. price of 円45.00 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9978 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Business Description

Address 3-1-28 Kumoto Bunkyodo Mizonokuchi Main Store 5F, Takatsu-ku, Kanagawa, Kawasaki, JPN
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd through its subsidiaries operates a chain of bookstores directly and through franchise stores in Tokyo. It sells books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, stationery, games, and hobby goods, as well as rent video products.
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