Future Link Network Co (TSE:9241) ROIC %: 0.00% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:9241 Future Link Network Co Ltd TSE:9241
63 GF Score
Price 円1,400.00
GF Value 円1,562.93
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Future Link Network Co ROIC %?

Future Link Network Co TSE:9241 -0.21% 63 ROIC % is 0.00% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9241 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,562.93 (Modestly Undervalued). 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 %. Future Link Network Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.00%.

As of today (2026-07-20), Future Link Network Co's WACC % is 2.10%. Future Link Network Co's ROIC % is 0.05% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Future Link Network Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Future Link Network Co  (TSE:9241) 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, Future Link Network Co's WACC % is 2.10%. Future Link Network Co's ROIC % is 0.05% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Future Link Network 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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Future Link Network Co ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Future Link Network 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.

Future Link Network Co ROIC % Chart

Future Link Network Co Annual Data
Trend Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 31.29 -16.33 -14.70 -1.98 -1.59

Future Link Network Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
ROIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.70 -7.08 -1.01 -3.44 0.00

TSE:9241 vs APP, OMC, TTD: ROIC % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Future Link Network 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.


Future Link Network Co ROIC % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Future Link Network Co's ROIC % falls into.


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Future Link Network Co ROIC % Calculation

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

ROIC % (A: Aug. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Aug. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=-17.686 * ( 1 - 47.24% )/( (550.694 + 626.257)/ 2 )
=-9.3311336/588.4755
=-1.59 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Aug. 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))
=904.46 - 141.506 - ( 438.646 - max(0, 448.001 - 660.261+438.646))
=550.694

Invested Capital(A: Aug. 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))
=994.459 - 180.841 - ( 489.447 - max(0, 551.989 - 739.35+489.447))
=626.257

Future Link Network Co's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=30.42 * ( 1 - 100% )/( (626.257 + 718.15)/ 2 )
=0/672.2035
=0.00 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Aug. 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))
=994.459 - 180.841 - ( 489.447 - max(0, 551.989 - 739.35+489.447))
=626.257

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))
=1050.891 - 156.053 - ( 507.074 - max(0, 625.895 - 802.583+507.074))
=718.15

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 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 0.00% mean?
Future Link Network Co (TSE:9241) has a ROIC % of 0.00% as of Feb. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Future Link Network Co and its competitors.
Is Future Link Network Co's ROIC % too high?
Future Link Network Co's current ROIC % is 0.00%. Overall, Future Link Network Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future Link Network Co's ROIC % compare to APP and OMC?
Future Link Network Co's ROIC % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROIC % is 1.45. 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 1.45, based on 1,004 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 Future Link Network Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROIC % is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future Link Network Co's current ROIC % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future Link Network Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Link Network Co (TSE:9241) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,562.93, compared to a current price of 円1,400.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 0.00%. Future Link Network Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Future Link Network Co (TSE:9241), the current ROIC % is 0.00% as of Feb. 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 Future Link Network Co (TSE:9241) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Link Network Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,400.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,562.93. GuruFocus considers Future Link Network Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9241:

  • ROIC %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: 円1,562.93 vs. price of 円1,400.00 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9241 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Future Link Network Co Business Description

Address 4-19-3 Nishifuna, Nishifuna Narishima Building, Chiba Prefecture, Funabashi, JPN, 273-0031
Future Link Network Co Ltd operates a regional information platform, Maipure. The company operates in two divisions: the Regional Information Distribution Business and the Public Solutions Business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Regional information distribution business.
63GF Score

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