Media Kobo (TSE:3815) 3-Year ROIIC % : -521.15% (As of Aug. 2025)

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TSE:3815 Media Kobo Inc TSE:3815
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What is Media Kobo 3-Year ROIIC %?

Media Kobo TSE:3815 45 3-Year ROIIC % is -521.15 as of Aug. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:3815 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円370.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 529 Interactive Media companies, Media Kobo ranks worse than 96.22% 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. Media Kobo's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was -521.15%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

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

TSE:3815's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked worse than
96.22% of 529 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 3.45 vs TSE:3815: -521.15

Media Kobo  (TSE:3815) 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.


Media Kobo 3-Year ROIIC % Related Terms


Media Kobo 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Kobo'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.

Media Kobo 3-Year ROIIC % Chart

Media Kobo Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
3-Year ROIIC %
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Media Kobo Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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TSE:3815 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Media Kobo'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.


Media Kobo 3-Year ROIIC % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Media Kobo's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Media Kobo 3-Year ROIIC % Calculation

Media Kobo's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

3-Year ROIIC %=3-Year Incremental Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)**/3-Year Incremental Invested Capital**
=( -323.447 (Aug. 2025) - 193.695 (Aug. 2022) )/( 1341.476 (Aug. 2025) - 1242.245 (Aug. 2022) )
=-517.142/99.231000000001
=-521.15%***

* 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 -521.15 mean?
Media Kobo (TSE:3815) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of -521.15 as of Aug. 2025. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Media Kobo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #509 out of 529 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Media Kobo's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Media Kobo's current 3-Year ROIIC % is -521.15. Based on the distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #509 out of 529 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Media Kobo has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Kobo's 3-Year ROIIC % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #509 out of 529 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This places Media Kobo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 3.45. 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Interactive Media companies is 3.45, based on 529 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 Media Kobo and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Kobo's current 3-Year ROIIC % is -521.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Kobo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo (TSE:3815) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円370.94, compared to a current price of 円443.00 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is -521.15. Media Kobo's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is -521.15 as of Aug. 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円443.00 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円370.94. GuruFocus considers Media Kobo to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3815:

  • 3-Year ROIIC %: -521.15
  • GF Value™: 円370.94 vs. price of 円443.00 (19.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3815 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Media Kobo Business Description

Address 7-15-9 Roppongi, Sumitomo Realty & Development Roppongi Central Tower, 9th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Media Kobo Inc is engaged in is engaged in fortune-telling, entertainment and matching services, and other businesses. Its services also include: Digital content business, one to one marketing, and beauty business.
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