Link-U Group (TSE:4446) 1-Year ROIIC % : -55.34% (As of Apr. 2026)

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TSE:4446 Link-U Group Inc TSE:4446
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Price 円852.00
GF Value 円110.15
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What is Link-U Group 1-Year ROIIC %?

Link-U Group TSE:4446 -2.29% 58 1-Year ROIIC % is -55.34 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4446 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円110.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,540 Software companies, Link-U Group ranks worse than 82.36% on this metric.

1-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (1-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 1-year. Link-U Group's 1-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -55.34%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

The industry rank for Link-U Group's 1-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4446's 1-Year ROIIC % is ranked worse than
82.36% of 2540 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 4.23 vs TSE:4446: -55.34

Link-U Group  (TSE:4446) 1-Year ROIIC % Explanation

Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.

High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

Be Aware

It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.


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Link-U Group 1-Year ROIIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Link-U Group's 1-Year ROIIC % 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-U Group 1-Year ROIIC % Chart

Link-U Group Annual Data
Trend Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
1-Year ROIIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -21.91 -35.79 344.88 -27.02 -24.20

Link-U Group Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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TSE:4446 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: 1-Year ROIIC % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Link-U Group's 1-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year ROIIC % 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-U Group 1-Year ROIIC % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Link-U Group's 1-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Link-U Group's 1-Year ROIIC % falls into.


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Link-U Group 1-Year ROIIC % Calculation

Link-U Group's 1-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

1-Year ROIIC %=1-Year Incremental Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)**/1-Year Incremental Invested Capital
=( -68.706 (Apr. 2026) - -10.5359 (Apr. 2025) )/( 3638.126 (Apr. 2026) - 3455.844 (Apr. 2025) )
=-58.1701/182.282
=-31.91%***

* 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.

** TTM data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 1-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 1-Year ROIIC % →
What does a 1-Year ROIIC % of -55.34 mean?
Link-U Group (TSE:4446) has a 1-Year ROIIC % of -55.34 as of Apr. 2026. 1-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 1-year. View historical data on Link-U Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Link-U Group ranks #2092 out of 2540 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Link-U Group's 1-Year ROIIC % too high?
Link-U Group's current 1-Year ROIIC % is -55.34. Based on the distribution chart, Link-U Group ranks #2092 out of 2540 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Link-U Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link-U Group's 1-Year ROIIC % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Link-U Group ranks #2092 out of 2540 companies for 1-Year ROIIC %. This places Link-U Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 1-Year ROIIC % is 4.23. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year ROIIC % for a Software company?
The median 1-Year ROIIC % among Software companies is 4.23, based on 2,540 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 1-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 1-Year ROIIC % 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 1-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 1-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 1-year. View historical data on Link-U Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 1-Year ROIIC % is 4.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Link-U Group's current 1-Year ROIIC % is -55.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link-U Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link-U Group (TSE:4446) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円110.15, compared to a current price of 円852.00 — trading 673.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year ROIIC % is -55.34. Link-U Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year ROIIC % calculated?
1-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Link-U Group (TSE:4446), the current 1-Year ROIIC % is -55.34 as of Apr. 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-U Group (TSE:4446) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link-U Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円852.00 is trading 673.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円110.15. GuruFocus considers Link-U Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4446:

  • 1-Year ROIIC %: -55.34
  • GF Value™: 円110.15 vs. price of 円852.00 (673.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Link-U Group Business Description

Address 2-2-3 Sotokanda, Sumitomo Real Estate Ochanomizu Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0021
Link-U Group Inc through its subsidiaries engages in developing and operating manga apps, etc., utilizing data distribution technology based on its own original server design, operates a platform that connects businesses and users, supports and promotes the introduction of digital transformation, as well as planning, development, and operation in a wide range of areas, from manga apps to government systems, provides IT consulting services such as digital transformation support for government agencies, among others.
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