Green Earth Institute Co (TSE:9212) ROIC %: -26.55% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:9212 Green Earth Institute Co Ltd TSE:9212
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What is Green Earth Institute Co ROIC %?

Green Earth Institute Co TSE:9212 +2.49% 57 ROIC % is -26.55% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9212 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円535.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 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 %. Green Earth Institute Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -26.55%.

As of today (2026-07-14), Green Earth Institute Co's WACC % is 3.41%. Green Earth Institute Co's ROIC % is -3.08% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Green Earth Institute Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Green Earth Institute Co  (TSE:9212) 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, Green Earth Institute Co's WACC % is 3.41%. Green Earth Institute Co's ROIC % is -3.08% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Green Earth Institute Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


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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Green Earth Institute Co ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Green Earth Institute 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.

Green Earth Institute Co ROIC % Chart

Green Earth Institute Co Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -36.46 -17.88 -17.07 -33.02 -0.48

Green Earth Institute Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep19 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 Premium Member Only -56.85 16.50 -32.69 24.33 -26.55

TSE:9212 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROIC % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Green Earth Institute 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.


Green Earth Institute Co ROIC % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Green Earth Institute Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Green Earth Institute Co's ROIC % falls into.


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Green Earth Institute Co ROIC % Calculation

Green Earth Institute 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 )
=-4.203 * ( 1 - 18.89% )/( (573.886 + 858.965)/ 2 )
=-3.4090533/716.4255
=-0.48 %

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))
=2736.29 - 134.897 - ( 2274.249 - max(0, 608.555 - 2636.062+2274.249))
=573.886

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))
=2967.492 - 191.047 - ( 2059.541 - max(0, 819.324 - 2736.804+2059.541))
=858.965

Green Earth Institute 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 )
=-373.39 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (858.965 + 1953.407)/ 2 )
=-373.39/1406.186
=-26.55 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: 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))
=2967.492 - 191.047 - ( 2059.541 - max(0, 819.324 - 2736.804+2059.541))
=858.965

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))
=3205.81 - 95.49 - ( 1651.199 - max(0, 1254.224 - 2411.137+1651.199))
=1953.407

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 -26.55% mean?
Green Earth Institute Co (TSE:9212) has a ROIC % of -26.55% 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 Green Earth Institute Co and its competitors.
Is Green Earth Institute Co's ROIC % too high?
Green Earth Institute Co's current ROIC % is -26.55%. Overall, Green Earth Institute Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Earth Institute Co's ROIC % compare to LIN and SHW?
Green Earth Institute Co's ROIC % of -26.55% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.48. 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROIC % among Chemicals companies is 4.48, based on 1,577 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. 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 Green Earth Institute Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROIC % is 4.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Green Earth Institute Co's current ROIC % is -26.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Green Earth Institute Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Earth Institute Co (TSE:9212) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円535.48, compared to a current price of 円329.00 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -26.55%. Green Earth Institute Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Green Earth Institute Co (TSE:9212), the current ROIC % is -26.55% 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 Green Earth Institute Co (TSE:9212) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Earth Institute Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円329.00 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円535.48. GuruFocus considers Green Earth Institute Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9212:

  • ROIC %: -26.55%
  • GF Value™: 円535.48 vs. price of 円329.00 (38.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9212 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Green Earth Institute Co Business Description

Address 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 113-8485
Green Earth Institute Co Ltd is engaged in the development and industrialization of green chemicals using biorefinery technologies.
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