Interspace Co (TSE:2122) ROIC %: 28.33% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:2122 Interspace Co Ltd TSE:2122
69 GF Score
Price 円1,398.00
GF Value 円1,208.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Interspace Co ROIC %?

Interspace Co TSE:2122 +0.29% 69 ROIC % is 28.33% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2122 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,208.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Interspace Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.33%.

As of today (2026-07-14), Interspace Co's WACC % is 5.05%. Interspace Co's ROIC % is 13.84% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Interspace 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.


Interspace Co  (TSE:2122) 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, Interspace Co's WACC % is 5.05%. Interspace Co's ROIC % is 13.84% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Interspace 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.


Interspace Co ROIC % Related Terms


Interspace Co ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Interspace 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.

Interspace Co ROIC % Chart

Interspace Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROIC %
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Interspace Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:2122 vs APP, OMC, TTD: ROIC % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Interspace 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.


Interspace Co ROIC % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Interspace Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:2122
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Interspace Co ROIC % Calculation

Interspace Co's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Sep. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=371.205 * ( 1 - 42.98% )/( (2409.019 + 2486.641)/ 2 )
=211.661091/2447.83
=8.65 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Sep. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=11232.537 - 4719.487 - ( 5953.973 - max(0, 5524.299 - 9628.33+5953.973))
=2409.019

Invested Capital(A: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=11181.269 - 4699.733 - ( 5594.46 - max(0, 5481.71 - 9476.605+5594.46))
=2486.641

Interspace 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: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=1186.58 * ( 1 - 38.79% )/( (2516.186 + 2611.826)/ 2 )
=726.305618/2564.006
=28.33 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=11035.103 - 4602.697 - ( 5443.023 - max(0, 5401.298 - 9317.518+5443.023))
=2516.186

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=12177.238 - 5535.67 - ( 5866.354 - max(0, 6367.582 - 10397.324+5866.354))
=2611.826

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (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 28.33% mean?
Interspace Co (TSE:2122) has a ROIC % of 28.33% 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 Interspace Co and its competitors.
Is Interspace Co's ROIC % too high?
Interspace Co's current ROIC % is 28.33%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROIC % is 1.39. Interspace Co's value of 28.33% is 1938.1% above this industry median. Overall, Interspace Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Interspace Co's ROIC % compare to APP and OMC?
Interspace Co's ROIC % of 28.33% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROIC % is 1.39. Interspace Co's value of 28.33% is 1938.1% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROIC % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.39, based on 1,007 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. Interspace Co's current ROIC % of 28.33% is 1938.1% 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 Interspace Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROIC % is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Interspace Co's current ROIC % is 28.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Interspace Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Interspace Co (TSE:2122) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,208.81, compared to a current price of 円1,398.00 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 28.33% and 1938.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.39. Interspace Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. 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 Interspace Co (TSE:2122), the current ROIC % is 28.33% 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 Interspace Co (TSE:2122) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Interspace Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,398.00 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,208.81. GuruFocus considers Interspace Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2122:

  • ROIC %: 28.33%
  • GF Value™: 円1,208.81 vs. price of 円1,398.00 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1938.1% above the Media - Diversified median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2122 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Interspace Co Business Description

Address 2-4-1 Nishishinjuku, 8th Floor, Shinjuku NS Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 163-0808
Interspace Co Ltd is engaged in Internet-based business. The company offers Internet marketing solutions through affiliate program services. The company operates online media contents in fortune-telling, professional baseball player's fun site, and child caring site for young mothers; and offers search engine optimization services. The company also operates a price comparison website. The company also provides consulting services for Merchant and partners.
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