First Brothers Co (TSE:3454) ROIC %: 7.08% (As of May. 2026)

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TSE:3454 First Brothers Co Ltd TSE:3454
65 GF Score
Price 円1,277.00
GF Value 円1,541.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is First Brothers Co ROIC %?

First Brothers Co TSE:3454 +0.08% 65 ROIC % is 7.08% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3454 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,541.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 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 %. First Brothers Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 7.08%.

As of today (2026-07-16), First Brothers Co's WACC % is 1.79%. First Brothers Co's ROIC % is 5.61% (calculated using TTM income statement data). First Brothers 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.


First Brothers Co  (TSE:3454) 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, First Brothers Co's WACC % is 1.79%. First Brothers Co's ROIC % is 5.61% (calculated using TTM income statement data). First Brothers 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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First Brothers Co ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Brothers 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.

First Brothers Co ROIC % Chart

First Brothers Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROIC %
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First Brothers Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:3454 vs BLK, BX, KKR: ROIC % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, First Brothers 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.


First Brothers Co ROIC % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, First Brothers Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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First Brothers Co ROIC % Calculation

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

ROIC % (A: Nov. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Nov. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=5295.138 * ( 1 - 46.63% )/( (83286.948 + 81196.656)/ 2 )
=2826.0151506/82241.802
=3.44 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Nov. 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))
=89141.585 - 530.012 - ( 5324.625 - max(0, 5747.191 - 58651.289+5324.625))
=83286.948

Invested Capital(A: Nov. 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))
=89832.918 - 1242.278 - ( 7393.984 - max(0, 6188.709 - 59329.096+7393.984))
=81196.656

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

ROIC % (Q: May. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=8918.224 * ( 1 - 34.85% )/( (84428.414 + 79660.75)/ 2 )
=5810.222936/82044.582
=7.08 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Feb. 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))
=87189.581 - 142.268 - ( 2618.899 - max(0, 4683.915 - 56094.288+2618.899))
=84428.414

Invested Capital(Q: May. 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))
=88333.83 - 747.384 - ( 7925.696 - max(0, 5027.328 - 58951.962+7925.696))
=79660.75

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 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 7.08% mean?
First Brothers Co (TSE:3454) has a ROIC % of 7.08% as of May. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on First Brothers Co and its competitors.
Is First Brothers Co's ROIC % too high?
First Brothers Co's current ROIC % is 7.08%. The Asset Management industry median ROIC % is 1.21. First Brothers Co's value of 7.08% is 485.1% above this industry median. Overall, First Brothers Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Brothers Co's ROIC % compare to BLK and BX?
First Brothers Co's ROIC % of 7.08% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROIC % is 1.21. First Brothers Co's value of 7.08% is 485.1% 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 an Asset Management company?
The median ROIC % among Asset Management companies is 1.21, based on 711 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. First Brothers Co's current ROIC % of 7.08% is 485.1% 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 First Brothers Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROIC % is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Brothers Co's current ROIC % is 7.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Brothers Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Brothers Co (TSE:3454) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,541.44, compared to a current price of 円1,277.00 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 7.08% and 485.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 1.21. First Brothers Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 First Brothers Co (TSE:3454), the current ROIC % is 7.08% 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 First Brothers Co (TSE:3454) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Brothers Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,277.00 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,541.44. GuruFocus considers First Brothers Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3454:

  • ROIC %: 7.08%
  • GF Value™: 円1,541.44 vs. price of 円1,277.00 (17.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 485.1% above the Asset Management median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3454 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Brothers Co Business Description

Address 2-4-1 Marunouchi, 25th Floor, Marunouchi Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6325
First Brothers Co Ltd engages in the investment management business. It operates through the Investment Management, Investment Banking, and Facility Management divisions. The Investment Management division invests in real estate or real estate trust beneficiary rights by performing asset management in a private fund format. The Investment Banking division provides various advisory services for real estate and other investments. The Facility Management operates accommodation facilities to provide hospitality services from a medium-to long-term perspective.
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