Kaneso Co (NGO:5979) ROA %: 4.39% (As of Mar. 2026) — 149% Above Median


NGO:5979 Kaneso Co Ltd NGO:5979
73 GF Score
Price 円5,060.00
GF Value 円4,620.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kaneso Co ROA %?

Kaneso Co NGO:5979 73 ROA % is 4.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 1.76. GuruFocus rates NGO:5979 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,620.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 633 Steel companies, Kaneso Co ranks better than 65.56% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Kaneso Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円769 Mil. Kaneso Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円17,511 Mil. Therefore, Kaneso Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.39%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kaneso Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

NGO:5979' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 1.76   Max: 6.19
Current: 3.56

During the past 13 years, Kaneso Co's highest ROA % was 6.19%. The lowest was 0.25%. And the median was 1.76%.

NGO:5979's ROA % is ranked better than
65.56% of 633 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.92 vs NGO:5979: 3.56

Kaneso Co  (NGO:5979) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=768.748/17510.5235
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(768.748 / 8956.82)*(8956.82 / 17510.5235)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=8.58 %*0.5115
=4.39 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.


Kaneso Co ROA % Related Terms


Kaneso Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaneso 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.

Kaneso Co ROA % Chart

Kaneso Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.25 4.41 6.19 4.62 3.54

Kaneso Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.56 3.11 6.27 2.76 4.39

NGO:5979 vs NUE, STLD, RS: ROA % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kaneso 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.


Kaneso Co ROA % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaneso Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kaneso Co's ROA % falls into.


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Kaneso Co ROA % Calculation

Kaneso Co's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=624.85/( (17565.367+17726.887)/ 2 )
=624.85/17646.127
=3.54 %

Kaneso Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=768.748/( (17294.16+17726.887)/ 2 )
=768.748/17510.5235
=4.39 %

* 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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 4.39% mean?
Kaneso Co (NGO:5979) has a ROA % of 4.39% 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 Kaneso Co and its competitors. This is 149% above median its historical median of 1.76. Over the past decade, Kaneso Co's ROA % has ranged from 0.25 to 6.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaneso Co ranks #218 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Kaneso Co's ROA % too high?
Kaneso Co's current ROA % of 4.39% is 149% above median its 10-year median of 1.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 6.19. The Steel industry median ROA % is 1.92. Kaneso Co's value of 4.39% is 128.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaneso Co ranks #218 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaneso Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaneso Co's ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kaneso Co ranks #218 out of 633 companies for ROA %. This puts Kaneso Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.92. Kaneso Co's value of 4.39% is 128.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kaneso Co's own ROA % has ranged from 0.25 to 6.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.76 vs. the industry median of 1.92, Kaneso 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 633 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. Kaneso Co's current ROA % of 4.39% is 128.6% 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 Kaneso 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. Kaneso Co's current ROA % is 4.39%, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 1.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaneso Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneso Co (NGO:5979) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,620.78, compared to a current price of 円5,060.00 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.39%, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 1.76 and 128.6% above the Steel industry median of 1.92. Kaneso Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Kaneso Co (NGO:5979), the current ROA % is 4.39% 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 Kaneso Co (NGO:5979) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneso Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円5,060.00 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,620.78. GuruFocus considers Kaneso Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:5979:

  • ROA %: 4.39% (149% above median its 10-year median of 1.76)
  • GF Value™: 円4,620.78 vs. price of 円5,060.00 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 128.6% above the Steel median (#218 of 633)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:5979 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kaneso Co Business Description

Address 81 Nao, Asahi-cho, Mie Prefecture, Mie-gun, JPN, 510-8101
Kaneso Co Ltd is the manufacturer and seller of construction, disaster prevention, urban landscape development, environmental, welfare, greening-related products, and industrial castings. The company generates revenue from Cast iron equipment, Steel equipment, and Fabricated hardware.
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