Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) ROIC %: 13.52% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:5036 Japan Business Systems Inc TSE:5036
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What is Japan Business Systems ROIC %?

Japan Business Systems TSE:5036 +0.06% 77 ROIC % is 13.52% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5036 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,018.53 (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 %. Japan Business Systems's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.52%.

As of today (2026-08-01), Japan Business Systems's WACC % is 2.88%. Japan Business Systems's ROIC % is 26.19% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Japan Business Systems 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.


Japan Business Systems  (TSE:5036) 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, Japan Business Systems's WACC % is 2.88%. Japan Business Systems's ROIC % is 26.19% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Japan Business Systems 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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Japan Business Systems ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Business Systems'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.

Japan Business Systems ROIC % Chart

Japan Business Systems Annual Data
Trend Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 7.91 12.37 10.69 17.79 24.89

Japan Business Systems Semi-Annual Data
Sep20 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 6.39 29.86 12.09 41.36 13.52

TSE:5036 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: ROIC % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Japan Business Systems'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.


Japan Business Systems ROIC % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Japan Business Systems's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Business Systems's ROIC % falls into.


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Japan Business Systems ROIC % Calculation

Japan Business Systems'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 )
=17879 * ( 1 - 23.5% )/( (48809 + 61096)/ 2 )
=13677.435/54952.5
=24.89 %

where

Japan Business Systems'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 )
=10448 * ( 1 - 24.29% )/( (61096 + 55926)/ 2 )
=7910.1808/58511
=13.52 %

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 13.52% mean?
Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) has a ROIC % of 13.52% 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 Japan Business Systems and its competitors.
Is Japan Business Systems' ROIC % too high?
Japan Business Systems' current ROIC % is 13.52%. The Software industry median ROIC % is 3.13. Japan Business Systems' value of 13.52% is 331.9% above this industry median. Overall, Japan Business Systems has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Business Systems' ROIC % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
Japan Business Systems' ROIC % of 13.52% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.13. Japan Business Systems' value of 13.52% is 331.9% 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 Software company?
The median ROIC % among Software companies is 3.13, based on 2,833 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. Japan Business Systems's current ROIC % of 13.52% is 331.9% 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 Japan Business Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROIC % is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Business Systems's current ROIC % is 13.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Business Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,018.53, compared to a current price of 円1,600.00 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 13.52% and 331.9% above the Software industry median of 3.13. Japan Business Systems' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036), the current ROIC % is 13.52% 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 Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Business Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,600.00 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,018.53. GuruFocus considers Japan Business Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5036:

  • ROIC %: 13.52%
  • GF Value™: 円2,018.53 vs. price of 円1,600.00 (20.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 331.9% above the Software median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5036 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Business Systems Business Description

Address 2-6-1 Toranomon, 20th Floor, Toranomon Hills Station Tower, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-5520
Japan Business Systems Inc operates in the information technology sector. The company works with cloud companies, various hardware and software manufacturers, research institutes and universities, etc., to provide cloud services to its clients. It is a cloud services integrator that provides consulting and IT services that can maximize customer performance by utilizing cloud services centered on Microsoft. The various services offered by the company include digital transformation, cloud infrastructure solutions, SAP system solutions, Microsoft 365 and Power platform-related solutions, and others. Its reportable segments are; Cloud Integration, which derives key revenue, and Cloud Services. Geographically, the company operates in Japan.
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