Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) ROIC %: 11.70% (As of Mar. 2026)


TSE:2170 Link and Motivation Inc TSE:2170
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Price 円543.00
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What is Link and Motivation ROIC %?

Link and Motivation TSE:2170 +2.07% 87 ROIC % is 11.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2170 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円610.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 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 %. Link and Motivation's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.70%.

As of today (2026-06-29), Link and Motivation's WACC % is 3.64%. Link and Motivation's ROIC % is 6.92% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Link and Motivation 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.


Link and Motivation  (TSE:2170) 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, Link and Motivation's WACC % is 3.64%. Link and Motivation's ROIC % is 6.92% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Link and Motivation 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.


Link and Motivation ROIC % Related Terms


Link and Motivation ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Link and Motivation'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.

Link and Motivation ROIC % Chart

Link and Motivation Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
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Link and Motivation 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:2170 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: ROIC % Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Link and Motivation'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.


Link and Motivation ROIC % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Link and Motivation's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Link and Motivation's ROIC % falls into.


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Link and Motivation ROIC % Calculation

Link and Motivation's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=4204 * ( 1 - 52.14% )/( (26028 + 33850)/ 2 )
=2012.0344/29939
=6.72 %

where

Link and Motivation'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 )
=5960 * ( 1 - 31.68% )/( (33850 + 35761)/ 2 )
=4071.872/34805.5
=11.70 %

where

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 11.70% mean?
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) has a ROIC % of 11.70% 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 Link and Motivation and its competitors.
Is Link and Motivation's ROIC % too high?
Link and Motivation's current ROIC % is 11.70%. The Business Services industry median ROIC % is 5.93. Link and Motivation's value of 11.70% is 97.3% above this industry median. Overall, Link and Motivation has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link and Motivation's ROIC % compare to VRSK and EFX?
Link and Motivation's ROIC % of 11.70% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.93. Link and Motivation's value of 11.70% is 97.3% 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 Business Services company?
The median ROIC % among Business Services companies is 5.93, based on 1,075 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. Link and Motivation's current ROIC % of 11.70% is 97.3% 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 Link and Motivation and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROIC % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Link and Motivation's current ROIC % is 11.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link and Motivation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円610.05, compared to a current price of 円543.00 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 11.70% and 97.3% above the Business Services industry median of 5.93. Link and Motivation's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170), the current ROIC % is 11.70% 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円543.00 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円610.05. GuruFocus considers Link and Motivation to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2170:

  • ROIC %: 11.70%
  • GF Value™: 円610.05 vs. price of 円543.00 (11% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.3% above the Business Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Link and Motivation Business Description

Address 4-12-15 Ginza, Kabukiza Tower,15th Floor, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0061
Link and Motivation Inc is engaged in providing management consulting services. It offers consulting services that transform business organizations through motivation management, entry management, brand management, investor relations and place management. The company operates across three segments namely, Division, Individual Development Division, and Matching Division it provides corporate consulting and HR solutions (including the Motivation Cloud HRTech platform), educational services for students and professionals, and recruitment/matching services.
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