Daido Steel CoDAIDF +26.83%57 ROA % is 4.25% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 3.67. GuruFocus rates DAIDF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 637 Steel companies, Daido Steel Co ranks better than 69.86% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Daido Steel Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $227 Mil.
Daido Steel Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5,328 Mil. Therefore, Daido Steel Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daido Steel Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
DAIDF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 3.67 Max: 4.7
Current: 4.03
During the past 13 years, Daido Steel Co's highest ROA % was 4.70%. The lowest was 0.70%. And the median was 3.67%.
DAIDF's ROA % is ranked better than 69.86% of 637
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.92
vs DAIDF: 4.03
Daido Steel Co (OTCPK:DAIDF) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) 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.
Daido Steel Co ROA % Related Terms
Daido Steel Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daido Steel Co'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 Steel subindustry, Daido Steel Co'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.
Daido Steel Co ROA % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel Co'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a ROA % of 4.25% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Daido Steel Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 3.67. Over the past decade, Daido Steel Co's ROA % has ranged from 0.70 to 4.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #192 out of 637 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Daido Steel Co's ROA % too high?
Daido Steel Co's current ROA % of 4.25% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 3.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 4.70. The Steel industry median ROA % is 1.92. Daido Steel Co's value of 4.25% is 121.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #192 out of 637 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #192 out of 637 companies for ROA %. This puts Daido Steel Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.92. Daido Steel Co's value of 4.25% is 121.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Daido Steel Co's own ROA % has ranged from 0.70 to 4.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.67 vs. the industry median of 1.92, Daido Steel Co 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 Steel company?
The median ROA % among Steel companies is 1.92, based on 637 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. Daido Steel Co's current ROA % of 4.25% is 121.4% 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 Daido Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daido Steel Co's current ROA % is 4.25%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 3.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.17, compared to a current price of $11.70 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.25%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 3.67 and 121.4% above the Steel industry median of 1.92. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current ROA % is 4.25% as of Dec. 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.70 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.17.
GuruFocus considers Daido Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAIDF:
ROA %: 4.25% (16% above median its 10-year median of 3.67)
GF Value™: $7.17 vs. price of $11.70 (63.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.4% above the Steel median (#192 of 637)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
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