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Kuze CoTSE:2708 -0.84%69 ROA % is 8.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 273% above its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:2708 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,087.84 (Fairly Valued). Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Kuze Co ranks better than 78.27% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Kuze Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,096 Mil.
Kuze Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円24,503 Mil. Therefore, Kuze Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuze Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2708'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.34 Med: 2.29 Max: 8.8
Current: 7.33
During the past 13 years, Kuze Co's highest ROA % was 8.80%. The lowest was -10.34%. And the median was 2.29%.
TSE:2708's ROA % is ranked better than 78.27% of 313
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.5
vs TSE:2708: 7.33
Kuze Co (TSE:2708) 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 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.
Kuze Co ROA % Related Terms
Kuze Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuze 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.
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Kuze 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.
Kuze Co ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kuze Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuze 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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Kuze Co (TSE:2708) has a ROA % of 8.55% 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 Kuze Co and its competitors. This is 273% above median its historical median of 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuze Co ranks #68 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Kuze Co's ROA % too high?
Kuze Co's current ROA % of 8.55% is 273% above median its 10-year median of 2.29. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.50. Kuze Co's value of 8.55% is 144.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuze Co ranks #68 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuze Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuze Co's ROA % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kuze Co ranks #68 out of 313 companies for ROA %. This places Kuze Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.50. Kuze Co's value of 8.55% is 144.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Kuze 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.50, based on 313 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. Kuze Co's current ROA % of 8.55% is 144.3% 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 Kuze Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuze Co's current ROA % is 8.55%, which is 273% above median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuze Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuze Co (TSE:2708) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,087.84, compared to a current price of 円2,003.00 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.55%, which is 273% above median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 144.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.50. Kuze Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 Kuze Co (TSE:2708), the current ROA % is 8.55% 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 Kuze Co (TSE:2708) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuze Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,003.00 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,087.84.
GuruFocus considers Kuze Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2708:
ROA %: 8.55% (273% above median its 10-year median of 2.29)
GF Value™: 円2,087.84 vs. price of 円2,003.00 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 144.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#68 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2708 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuze Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the wholesale of food and related materials. It distributes its products to hotels, community centers, restaurants, pub restaurants, fast-food restaurants, catering, delicatessen, in-flight meal services. It is also engaged in the sale of imported food ingredients and catalog sale of food ingredients.
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