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Sakata SeedTSE:1377 -2.71%90 ROA % is 3.29% as of Feb. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 5.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:1377 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,434.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,995 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sakata Seed ranks better than 66.32% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sakata Seed's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円6,824 Mil.
Sakata Seed's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円207,354 Mil. Therefore, Sakata Seed's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sakata Seed's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1377'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.87 Med: 5.8 Max: 9.15
Current: 5.98
During the past 13 years, Sakata Seed's highest ROA % was 9.15%. The lowest was 4.87%. And the median was 5.80%.
TSE:1377's ROA % is ranked better than 66.32% of 1995
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.32
vs TSE:1377: 5.98
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 (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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.
Sakata Seed ROA % Related Terms
Sakata Seed ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sakata Seed'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 Farm Products subindustry, Sakata Seed'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.
Sakata Seed ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sakata Seed's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sakata Seed'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Sakata Seed (TSE:1377) has a ROA % of 3.29% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Sakata Seed and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 5.80. Over the past decade, Sakata Seed's ROA % has ranged from 4.87 to 9.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Sakata Seed ranks #672 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Sakata Seed's ROA % too high?
Sakata Seed's current ROA % of 3.29% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 5.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.87 to a high of 9.15. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.32. Sakata Seed's value of 3.29% is 0.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sakata Seed ranks #672 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sakata Seed has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sakata Seed's ROA % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sakata Seed ranks #672 out of 1995 companies for ROA %. This puts Sakata Seed in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.32. Sakata Seed's value of 3.29% is 0.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Sakata Seed's own ROA % has ranged from 4.87 to 9.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.80 vs. the industry median of 3.32, Sakata Seed has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.32, based on 1,995 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. Sakata Seed's current ROA % of 3.29% is 0.9% below 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 Sakata Seed and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sakata Seed's current ROA % is 3.29%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 5.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sakata Seed stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakata Seed (TSE:1377) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,434.55, compared to a current price of 円4,315.00 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.29%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 5.80 and 0.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.32. Sakata Seed's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Sakata Seed (TSE:1377), the current ROA % is 3.29% as of Feb. 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 Sakata Seed (TSE:1377) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakata Seed stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,315.00 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,434.55.
GuruFocus considers Sakata Seed to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1377:
ROA %: 3.29% (43% below median its 10-year median of 5.80)
GF Value™: 円4,434.55 vs. price of 円4,315.00 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#672 of 1995)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1377 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sakata Seed Corporation produces and sells multiple flower and vegetable seeds and various gardening materials. The company has locations all over the globe and sells the seeds to distributors and other producers. Gardening materials may be sold through home improvement retailers, mail-order sales, and garden shops. Additionally, Sakata Seed provides miscellaneous activities, such as landscaping, temporary staffing, and other activities associated with cultivating land. It invests in research and development to monitor breeding and develop new seed varieties and has enhanced revenue by entering into contracts to construct greenhouse and agricultural facilities.
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