Daio PaperFRA:DPR +1.28%68 ROA % is 1.99% as of Dec. 2025, which is 137% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates FRA:DPR with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Forest Products companies, Daio Paper ranks better than 50.69% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Daio Paper's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €97 Mil.
Daio Paper's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €4,895 Mil. Therefore, Daio Paper's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daio Paper's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DPR'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.93 Med: 0.84 Max: 2.81
Current: 1.02
During the past 13 years, Daio Paper's highest ROA % was 2.81%. The lowest was -3.93%. And the median was 0.84%.
FRA:DPR's ROA % is ranked better than 50.69% of 288
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs FRA:DPR: 1.02
Daio Paper (FRA:DPR) 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.
Daio Paper ROA % Related Terms
Daio Paper ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daio Paper'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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Daio Paper'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.
Daio Paper ROA % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Daio Paper's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daio Paper'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.
Daio Paper (FRA:DPR) has a ROA % of 1.99% 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 Daio Paper and its competitors. This is 137% above median its historical median of 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Daio Paper ranks #142 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Daio Paper's ROA % too high?
Daio Paper's current ROA % of 1.99% is 137% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. The Forest Products industry median ROA % is 0.95. Daio Paper's value of 1.99% is 109.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daio Paper ranks #142 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daio Paper has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daio Paper's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Daio Paper ranks #142 out of 288 companies for ROA %. This puts Daio Paper in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.95. Daio Paper's value of 1.99% is 109.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Daio Paper 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 Forest Products company?
The median ROA % among Forest Products companies is 0.95, based on 288 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. Daio Paper's current ROA % of 1.99% is 109.5% 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 Daio Paper and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROA % is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daio Paper's current ROA % is 1.99%, which is 137% above median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daio Paper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daio Paper (FRA:DPR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.97, compared to a current price of €4.74 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.99%, which is 137% above median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 109.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.95. Daio Paper's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Daio Paper (FRA:DPR), the current ROA % is 1.99% 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 Daio Paper (FRA:DPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daio Paper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.74 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.97.
GuruFocus considers Daio Paper to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DPR:
ROA %: 1.99% (137% above median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: €4.97 vs. price of €4.74 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.5% above the Forest Products median (#142 of 288)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daio Paper Corp is a Japan-based paper, pulp and paperboard manufacturer. It produces general printing paper for magazines and catalogs, newsprint, office paper, corrugated materials, kraft liner, facial and toilet tissue, paper towels etc. The company's main products Newsprint, coated paper, wood free paper, publication paper, PPC paper, carbonless paper, adhesive printing paper, functional materials, wrapping paper, household paper products like facial tissue, toilet tissue, paper towels, sanitary napkins, disposable diapers, among others, kraft linerboard (containerboard), and various types of pulp.
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