Dai Nippon Printing CoDNPLY +4.33%83 ROA % is 3.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 4.30. GuruFocus rates DNPLY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 565 Conglomerates companies, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks better than 74.16% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Dai Nippon Printing Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $468 Mil.
Dai Nippon Printing Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $12,760 Mil. Therefore, Dai Nippon Printing Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dai Nippon Printing Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
DNPLY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2 Med: 4.3 Max: 5.86
Current: 5.27
During the past 13 years, Dai Nippon Printing Co's highest ROA % was 5.86%. The lowest was -2.00%. And the median was 4.30%.
DNPLY's ROA % is ranked better than 74.16% of 565
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs DNPLY: 5.27
Dai Nippon Printing Co (OTCPK:DNPLY) 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.
* 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, Dai Nippon Printing 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.
Dai Nippon Printing Co ROA % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Dai Nippon Printing Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dai Nippon Printing 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPLY) has a ROA % of 3.66% 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 Dai Nippon Printing Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 4.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks #146 out of 565 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Dai Nippon Printing Co's ROA % too high?
Dai Nippon Printing Co's current ROA % of 3.66% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 4.30. The Conglomerates industry median ROA % is 2.47. Dai Nippon Printing Co's value of 3.66% is 48.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks #146 out of 565 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dai Nippon Printing Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dai Nippon Printing Co's ROA % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks #146 out of 565 companies for ROA %. This puts Dai Nippon Printing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.47. Dai Nippon Printing Co's value of 3.66% is 48.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.30 vs. the industry median of 2.47, Dai Nippon Printing 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 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. Dai Nippon Printing Co's current ROA % of 3.66% is 48.2% 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 Dai Nippon Printing Co 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. Dai Nippon Printing Co's current ROA % is 3.66%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dai Nippon Printing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPLY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.33, compared to a current price of $8.68 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.66%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 4.30 and 48.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.47. Dai Nippon Printing Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPLY), the current ROA % is 3.66% 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 Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Printing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.68 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.33.
GuruFocus considers Dai Nippon Printing Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DNPLY:
ROA %: 3.66% (15% below median its 10-year median of 4.30)
GF Value™: $8.33 vs. price of $8.68 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.2% above the Conglomerates median (#146 of 565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DNPLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dai Nippon Printing Co Ltd operates in various business areas using its printing and information technologies. The company operates in the following segments: Life & Healthcare, Electronics, and Smart Communication. Its key revenue is derived from the Smart Communication segment, which includes the imaging communication business, focusing on photo printing, the Information Security business, providing business process outsourcing (BPO) and smart card services, and content & XR communication. The Life & Healthcare segment includes its mobility and industrial high-performance materials business, bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical packaging, and the packaging, living spaces, and beverages businesses. Electronics focuses on functional films, display components, and others.
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