Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) ROIC %: 24.93% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:1384 Hokuryo Co Ltd TSE:1384
70 GF Score
Price 円2,036.00
GF Value 円1,469.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hokuryo Co ROIC %?

Hokuryo Co TSE:1384 -0.20% 70 ROIC % is 24.93% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1384 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,469.92 (Significantly Overvalued).

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Hokuryo Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.93%.

As of today (2026-07-15), Hokuryo Co's WACC % is 2.68%. Hokuryo Co's ROIC % is 25.14% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Hokuryo Co generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Hokuryo Co  (TSE:1384) ROIC % Explanation

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROIC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Hokuryo Co's WACC % is 2.68%. Hokuryo Co's ROIC % is 25.14% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Hokuryo Co generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


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Hokuryo Co ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hokuryo Co's ROIC % 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.

Hokuryo Co ROIC % Chart

Hokuryo Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROIC %
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Hokuryo Co Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROIC % 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 4.47 3.68 17.05 25.06 24.93

TSE:1384 vs ADM, BG, TSN: ROIC % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Hokuryo Co's ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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.


Hokuryo Co ROIC % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hokuryo Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hokuryo Co's ROIC % falls into.


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Hokuryo Co ROIC % Calculation

Hokuryo Co's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=4970 * ( 1 - 28.54% )/( (13396 + 14634)/ 2 )
=3551.562/14015
=25.34 %

where

Hokuryo Co's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=4900 * ( 1 - 26.27% )/( (14350 + 14634)/ 2 )
=3612.77/14492
=24.93 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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 ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of 24.93% mean?
Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) has a ROIC % of 24.93% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Hokuryo Co and its competitors.
Is Hokuryo Co's ROIC % too high?
Hokuryo Co's current ROIC % is 24.93%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROIC % is 5.22. Hokuryo Co's value of 24.93% is 377.6% above this industry median. Overall, Hokuryo Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuryo Co's ROIC % compare to ADM and BG?
Hokuryo Co's ROIC % of 24.93% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.22. Hokuryo Co's value of 24.93% is 377.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROIC % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.22, based on 1,949 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hokuryo Co's current ROIC % of 24.93% is 377.6% above 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Hokuryo Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROIC % is 5.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokuryo Co's current ROIC % is 24.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuryo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,469.92, compared to a current price of 円2,036.00 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 24.93% and 377.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.22. Hokuryo Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384), the current ROIC % is 24.93% as of Mar. 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 Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,036.00 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,469.92. GuruFocus considers Hokuryo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1384:

  • ROIC %: 24.93%
  • GF Value™: 円1,469.92 vs. price of 円2,036.00 (38.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100
  • Industry Position: 377.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1384 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hokuryo Co Business Description

Address 6-15 Chuo 2-jo 3-chome, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, JPN, 003-0012
Hokuryo Co Ltd is a livestock company engaged in the production and sale of eggs, processed eggs, and meat products in Japan. It offers broiler, pork, beef, and ham sausage products. It produces and sells eggs for household, hotel, restaurant, bread, and cake consumption.
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