LIKE (TSE:2462) ROA %: 3.33% (As of Feb. 2026) — 42% Below Median

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TSE:2462 LIKE Inc TSE:2462
65 GF Score
Price 円1,543.00
GF Value 円1,653.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is LIKE ROA %?

LIKE TSE:2462 -0.64% 65 ROA % is 3.33% as of Feb. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 5.78. GuruFocus rates TSE:2462 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,653.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 559 Conglomerates companies, LIKE ranks better than 76.57% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. LIKE's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,311 Mil. LIKE's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円39,398 Mil. Therefore, LIKE's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.33%.

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

TSE:2462' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.45   Med: 5.78   Max: 8.48
Current: 5.82

During the past 13 years, LIKE's highest ROA % was 8.48%. The lowest was 3.45%. And the median was 5.78%.

TSE:2462's ROA % is ranked better than
76.57% of 559 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.52 vs TSE:2462: 5.82

LIKE  (TSE:2462) 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: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=1311.32/39397.5985
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(1311.32 / 64445.864)*(64445.864 / 39397.5985)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=2.03 %*1.6358
=3.33 %

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.


LIKE ROA % Related Terms


LIKE ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LIKE'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.

LIKE ROA % Chart

LIKE Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.48 6.52 6.28 5.31 5.70

LIKE Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 0.00 2.65 4.01 3.33 13.28

TSE:2462 vs MMM, HON: ROA % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, LIKE'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.


LIKE ROA % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, LIKE's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LIKE ROA % Calculation

LIKE's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: May. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: May. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=2328.492/( (40446.464+41242.797)/ 2 )
=2328.492/40844.6305
=5.70 %

LIKE's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Nov. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=1311.32/( (39344+39451.197)/ 2 )
=1311.32/39397.5985
=3.33 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 3.33% mean?
LIKE (TSE:2462) has a ROA % of 3.33% 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 LIKE and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 5.78. Over the past decade, LIKE's ROA % has ranged from 3.45 to 8.48. According to the industry distribution chart, LIKE ranks #131 out of 559 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is LIKE's ROA % too high?
LIKE's current ROA % of 3.33% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 5.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.45 to a high of 8.48. The Conglomerates industry median ROA % is 2.52. LIKE's value of 3.33% is 32.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LIKE ranks #131 out of 559 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LIKE has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LIKE's ROA % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, LIKE ranks #131 out of 559 companies for ROA %. This places LIKE in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.52. LIKE's value of 3.33% is 32.1% above this benchmark. Historically, LIKE's own ROA % has ranged from 3.45 to 8.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.78 vs. the industry median of 2.52, LIKE 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 2.52, based on 559 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. LIKE's current ROA % of 3.33% is 32.1% 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 LIKE and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median ROA % is 2.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LIKE's current ROA % is 3.33%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 5.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LIKE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LIKE (TSE:2462) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,653.08, compared to a current price of 円1,543.00 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.33%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 5.78 and 32.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.52. LIKE's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 LIKE (TSE:2462), the current ROA % is 3.33% 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 LIKE (TSE:2462) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LIKE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,543.00 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,653.08. GuruFocus considers LIKE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2462:

  • ROA %: 3.33% (42% below median its 10-year median of 5.78)
  • GF Value™: 円1,653.08 vs. price of 円1,543.00 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.1% above the Conglomerates median (#131 of 559)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2462 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LIKE Business Description

Address 8-1 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, JPN, 530-0017
LIKE Inc is implementing services in the fields of childcare services which operates outsourced on-site childcare in offices that are established by companies, hospitals, and universities, etc., and manages child rearing support services operating for facilities in public childcare such as licensed nursery schools and after school clubs; human resources operates comprehensive human resources services such as temporary staffing, outsourcing, recruitment, and recruitment and education support; and nursing care operates the nursing care related services with paid nursing homes, where residents are provided with 24/7 end-of-life care by the nursing staff.
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