Frontier (FSE:4250) 3-Year ROIIC % : -41.88% (As of Nov. 2025)

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What is Frontier 3-Year ROIIC %?

Frontier FSE:4250 47 3-Year ROIIC % is -41.88 as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates FSE:4250 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円303.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,252 Vehicles & Parts companies, Frontier ranks worse than 88.02% on this metric.

3-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (3-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. Frontier's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was -41.88%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

The industry rank for Frontier's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:

FSE:4250's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked worse than
88.02% of 1252 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.235 vs FSE:4250: -41.88

Frontier  (FSE:4250) 3-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.


Frontier 3-Year ROIIC % Related Terms


Frontier 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontier's 3-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.

Frontier 3-Year ROIIC % Chart

Frontier Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
3-Year ROIIC %
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Frontier Quarterly Data
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FSE:4250 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Frontier's 3-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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.


Frontier 3-Year ROIIC % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Frontier's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Frontier's 3-Year ROIIC % falls into.


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Frontier 3-Year ROIIC % Calculation

Frontier's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

3-Year ROIIC %=3-Year Incremental Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)**/3-Year Incremental Invested Capital**
=( 83.1884056 (Nov. 2025) - 53.3559544 (Nov. 2022) )/( 501.859 (Nov. 2025) - 573.097 (Nov. 2022) )
=29.8324512/-71.238
=-41.88%***

* 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.

** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 3-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 3-Year ROIIC % →
What does a 3-Year ROIIC % of -41.88 mean?
Frontier (FSE:4250) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of -41.88 as of Nov. 2025. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Frontier and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier ranks #1102 out of 1252 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Frontier's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Frontier's current 3-Year ROIIC % is -41.88. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier ranks #1102 out of 1252 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Frontier has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier's 3-Year ROIIC % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Frontier ranks #1102 out of 1252 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This places Frontier in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 4.24. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year ROIIC % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.24, based on 1,252 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-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 3-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 3-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Frontier and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 4.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier's current 3-Year ROIIC % is -41.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier (FSE:4250) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円303.81, compared to a current price of 円581.00 — trading 91.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is -41.88. Frontier's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year ROIIC % calculated?
3-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Frontier (FSE:4250), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is -41.88 as of Nov. 2025. 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 Frontier (FSE:4250) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円581.00 is trading 91.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円303.81. GuruFocus considers Frontier to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSE:4250:

  • 3-Year ROIIC %: -41.88
  • GF Value™: 円303.81 vs. price of 円581.00 (91.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:4250 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Frontier Business Description

Address 134-5 Kushigahama, Yamaguchi-ken, Shunan, JPN, 745-0805
Frontier Inc is engaged in manufacturing of vehicle accessories like side visor, car mat. The two reportable segments are: PB sales business and OEM/ODM business.
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