Link and MotivationTSE:2170 +0.92%86 WACC % is 3.65% as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 5.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:2170 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円610.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Business Services companies, Link and Motivation ranks better than 77.99% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-30), Link and Motivation's weighted average cost of capital is 3.65%%. Link and Motivation's ROIC % is 6.92% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Link and Motivation generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
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Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) WACC % Explanation
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher ROIC % 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, Link and Motivation's weighted average cost of capital is 3.65%%. Link and Motivation's ROIC % is 6.92% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Link and Motivation generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
Be Aware
1. GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding latest one-year quarterly average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together.
For companies that report quarterly, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's quarterly debt data from the beginning of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report semi-annually, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's semi-annual debt data from the start of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report annually, GuruFocus combines the beginning and ending annual debt data from the most recent year and then calculates the average.
2. The WACC formula discussed above does not include Preferred Stock. Please adjust if preferred stock is considered.
3. (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.
4. GuruFocus uses the latest TTM Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year quarterly average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.
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Link and Motivation WACC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Link and Motivation's WACC % 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.
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Link and Motivation's WACC %, along with its competitors' market caps and WACC % 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 and Motivation WACC % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Link and Motivation's WACC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Link and Motivation's WACC % falls into.
The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the rate that a company is expected to pay on average to all its security holders to finance its assets. The WACC is commonly referred to as the firm's cost of capital. Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. WACC is the average of the costs of these sources of financing, each of which is weighted by its respective use in the given situation. By taking a weighted average, we can see how much interest the company has to pay for every dollar it finances.
WACC
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1. Weights:
Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. We need to calculate the weight of equity and the weight of debt.
The market value of equity (E) is also called "Market Cap". As of today, Link and Motivation's market capitalization (E) is 円58408.233 Mil.
The market value of debt is typically difficult to calculate, therefore, GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding the latest one-year quarterly average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together. As of Mar. 2026, Link and Motivation's latest one-year quarterly average Book Value of Debt (D) is 円14592.8 Mil.
a) weight of equity = E / (E + D) = 58408.233 / (58408.233 + 14592.8) = 0.8001
b) weight of debt = D / (E + D) = 14592.8 / (58408.233 + 14592.8) = 0.1999
2. Cost of Equity:
GuruFocus uses Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the required rate of return. The formula is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
a) GuruFocus uses 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate as the risk-free rate. It is updated daily. The current risk-free rate is 2.65%. Please go to Economic Indicators page for more information. Please note that we use the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate of the United States as default.
b) Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. Link and Motivation's beta is 0.2945.
c) (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.
Cost of Equity = 2.65% + 0.2945 * 6% = 4.417%
3. Cost of Debt:
GuruFocus uses latest TTM Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year quarterly average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.
As of Mar. 2026, Link and Motivation's interest expense (positive number) was 円179 Mil. Its total Book Value of Debt (D) is 円14592.8 Mil.
Cost of Debt = 179 / 14592.8 = 1.2266%.
4. Multiply by one minus TTM Tax Rate:
GuruFocus uses the most recent TTM Tax Expense divided by the most recent TTM Pre-Tax Income to calculate the tax rate. The calculated TTM tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%. If the calculated tax rate is higher than 100%, it is set to 100%. If the calculated tax rate is less than 0%, it is set to 0%.
The latest calculated TTM Tax Rate = 2277 / 4476 = 50.87%.
Link and Motivation's Weighted Average Cost Of Capital (WACC) for Today is calculated as:
WACC
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E / (E + D)
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Cost of Equity
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D / (E + D)
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Cost of Debt
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(1 - Tax Rate)
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0.8001
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4.417%
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0.1999
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1.2266%
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(1 - 50.87%)
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3.65%
* 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 and Motivation (TSE:2170) has a WACC % of 3.65% as of Jun. 30, 2026. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on Link and Motivation and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 5.87. Over the past decade, Link and Motivation's WACC % has ranged from 1.11 to 11.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #245 out of 1113 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Link and Motivation's WACC % too high?
Link and Motivation's current WACC % of 3.65% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 5.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 11.21. The Business Services industry median WACC % is 7.25. Link and Motivation's value of 3.65% is 49.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #245 out of 1113 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Link and Motivation has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link and Motivation's WACC % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #245 out of 1113 companies for WACC %. This places Link and Motivation in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median WACC % is 7.25. Link and Motivation's value of 3.65% is 49.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Link and Motivation's own WACC % has ranged from 1.11 to 11.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.87 vs. the industry median of 7.25, Link and Motivation has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good WACC % for a Business Services company?
The median WACC % among Business Services companies is 7.25, based on 1,113 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a WACC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, WACC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Link and Motivation's current WACC % of 3.65% is 49.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high WACC % mean?
A high WACC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on Link and Motivation and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median WACC % is 7.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Link and Motivation's current WACC % is 3.65%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 5.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link and Motivation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円610.05, compared to a current price of 円548.00 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current WACC % is 3.65%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 5.87 and 49.7% below the Business Services industry median of 7.25. Link and Motivation's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is WACC % calculated?
WACC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Link and Motivation (TSE:2170), the current WACC % is 3.65% as of Jun. 30, 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 and Motivation (TSE:2170) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円548.00 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円610.05.
GuruFocus considers Link and Motivation to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2170:
WACC %: 3.65% (38% below median its 10-year median of 5.87)
GF Value™: 円610.05 vs. price of 円548.00 (10.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.7% below the Business Services median (#245 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Link and Motivation Inc is engaged in providing management consulting services. It offers consulting services that transform business organizations through motivation management, entry management, brand management, investor relations and place management. The company operates across three segments namely, Division, Individual Development Division, and Matching Division it provides corporate consulting and HR solutions (including the Motivation Cloud HRTech platform), educational services for students and professionals, and recruitment/matching services.
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