Asahi KaseiAHKSY +1.96%75 ROA % is 3.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 3.88. GuruFocus rates AHKSY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 565 Conglomerates companies, Asahi Kasei ranks better than 64.42% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Asahi Kasei's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $963 Mil.
Asahi Kasei's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $26,394 Mil. Therefore, Asahi Kasei's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asahi Kasei's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
AHKSY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.7 Med: 3.88 Max: 7.46
Current: 3.92
During the past 13 years, Asahi Kasei's highest ROA % was 7.46%. The lowest was -2.70%. And the median was 3.88%.
AHKSY's ROA % is ranked better than 64.42% of 565
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs AHKSY: 3.92
Asahi Kasei (OTCPK:AHKSY) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months 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. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Asahi Kasei ROA % Related Terms
Asahi Kasei ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asahi Kasei's ROA % 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Asahi Kasei's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.
Asahi Kasei ROA % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Asahi Kasei's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asahi Kasei's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Asahi Kasei (AHKSY) has a ROA % of 3.65% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Asahi Kasei and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #201 out of 565 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Asahi Kasei's ROA % too high?
Asahi Kasei's current ROA % of 3.65% is near median its 10-year median of 3.88. The Conglomerates industry median ROA % is 2.47. Asahi Kasei's value of 3.65% is 47.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #201 out of 565 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asahi Kasei has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Kasei's ROA % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #201 out of 565 companies for ROA %. This puts Asahi Kasei in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.47. Asahi Kasei's value of 3.65% is 47.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 2.47, Asahi Kasei has consistently been above 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 ROA % for a Conglomerates company?
The median ROA % among Conglomerates companies is 2.47, based on 565 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Asahi Kasei's current ROA % of 3.65% is 47.8% above 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Asahi Kasei and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median ROA % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asahi Kasei's current ROA % is 3.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Kasei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei (AHKSY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.76, compared to a current price of $22.36 — trading 51.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 47.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.47. Asahi Kasei's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asahi Kasei (AHKSY), the current ROA % is 3.65% as of Mar. 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 Asahi Kasei (AHKSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.36 is trading 51.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.76.
GuruFocus considers Asahi Kasei to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AHKSY:
ROA %: 3.65% (near median its 10-year median of 3.88)
GF Value™: $14.76 vs. price of $22.36 (51.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.8% above the Conglomerates median (#201 of 565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AHKSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asahi Kasei Corp is a Japanese industrial conglomerate mainly engaged in materials, housing, and healthcare businesses. The Health Care segment covers pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and critical care. The Housing segment includes housing and building materials businesses. The Material segment consists of environmental solutions, mobility & industry, AL business, and life innovation, such as digital solutions and comfort life. The Others segment includes plant and environmental engineering, research and information services, as well as staffing and placement businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Material segment.
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