Cookbiz Co (TSE:6558) ROE %: -18.59% (As of May. 2026)

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TSE:6558 Cookbiz Co Ltd TSE:6558
77 GF Score
Price 円697.00
GF Value 円772.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Cookbiz Co ROE %?

Cookbiz Co TSE:6558 +0.29% 77 ROE % is -18.59% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6558 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円772.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,055 Business Services companies, Cookbiz Co ranks worse than 90.62% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Cookbiz Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円-192 Mil. Cookbiz Co's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円1,030 Mil. Therefore, Cookbiz Co's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -18.59%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cookbiz Co's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:6558' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -56.33   Med: 8.97   Max: 44.18
Current: -23.77

During the past 11 years, Cookbiz Co's highest ROE % was 44.18%. The lowest was -56.33%. And the median was 8.97%.

TSE:6558's ROE % is ranked worse than
90.62% of 1055 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 8.12 vs TSE:6558: -23.77

Cookbiz Co  (TSE:6558) ROE % Explanation

ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: May. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-191.51/1030.0025
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(-191.51 / 2828.87)*(2828.87 / 3470.3025)*(3470.3025 / 1030.0025)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=-6.77 %*0.8152*3.3692
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=-5.52 %*3.3692
=-18.59 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: May. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-191.51/1030.0025
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (-191.51 / -174.886) * (-174.886 / -175.768) * (-175.768 / 2828.87) * (2828.87 / 3470.3025) * (3470.3025 / 1030.0025)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 1.0951 * 0.995 * -6.21 % * 0.8152 * 3.3692
=-18.59 %

Note: The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (May. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (May. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.

* 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.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.


Cookbiz Co ROE % Related Terms


Cookbiz Co ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cookbiz Co's ROE % 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.

Cookbiz Co ROE % Chart

Cookbiz Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -55.12 16.49 19.58 0.18 -31.23

Cookbiz Co Semi-Annual Data
Nov15 Nov16 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
ROE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.55 -10.30 -34.41 -28.37 -18.59

TSE:6558 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: ROE % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Cookbiz Co's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Cookbiz Co ROE % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cookbiz Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cookbiz Co's ROE % falls into.


TSE:6558
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Cookbiz Co ROE % Calculation

Cookbiz Co's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Nov. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Nov. 2024 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=-404.687/( (1493.269+1098.427)/ 2 )
=-404.687/1295.848
=-31.23 %

Cookbiz Co's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: May. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Nov. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=-191.51/( (1098.427+961.578)/ 2 )
=-191.51/1030.0025
=-18.59 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (May. 2026) net income data. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of -18.59% mean?
Cookbiz Co (TSE:6558) has a ROE % of -18.59% as of May. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Cookbiz Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cookbiz Co ranks #956 out of 1055 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is Cookbiz Co's ROE % too high?
Cookbiz Co's current ROE % is -18.59%. Based on the distribution chart, Cookbiz Co ranks #956 out of 1055 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cookbiz Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cookbiz Co's ROE % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cookbiz Co ranks #956 out of 1055 companies for ROE %. This places Cookbiz Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 8.12. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for a Business Services company?
The median ROE % among Business Services companies is 8.12, based on 1,055 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Cookbiz Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROE % is 8.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cookbiz Co's current ROE % is -18.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cookbiz Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cookbiz Co (TSE:6558) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円772.43, compared to a current price of 円697.00 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -18.59%. Cookbiz Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cookbiz Co (TSE:6558), the current ROE % is -18.59% as of May. 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 Cookbiz Co (TSE:6558) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cookbiz Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円697.00 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円772.43. GuruFocus considers Cookbiz Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6558:

  • ROE %: -18.59%
  • GF Value™: 円772.43 vs. price of 円697.00 (9.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6558 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cookbiz Co Business Description

Address 2-7-18 Shibata, 8th Floor, Lucid Square Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-0012
Cookbiz Co Ltd provides human resources services including recruiting and online recruitment advertising services specializing in the food and beverage industry.
77GF Score

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