Ishii Food Co (TSE:2894) ROA %: -6.85% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:2894 Ishii Food Co Ltd TSE:2894
58 GF Score
Price 円333.00
GF Value 円325.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ishii Food Co ROA %?

Ishii Food Co TSE:2894 +0.60% 58 ROA % is -6.85% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2894 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円325.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,993 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ishii Food Co ranks worse than 76.97% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Ishii Food Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-553 Mil. Ishii Food Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,082 Mil. Therefore, Ishii Food Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.85%.

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

TSE:2894' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.71   Med: 0.19   Max: 6.37
Current: -1.57

During the past 13 years, Ishii Food Co's highest ROA % was 6.37%. The lowest was -11.71%. And the median was 0.19%.

TSE:2894's ROA % is ranked worse than
76.97% of 1993 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.29 vs TSE:2894: -1.57

Ishii Food Co  (TSE:2894) 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
=-553.242/8081.945
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-553.242 / 11078.296)*(11078.296 / 8081.945)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-4.99 %*1.3707
=-6.85 %

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.


Ishii Food Co ROA % Related Terms


Ishii Food Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ishii Food 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.

Ishii Food Co ROA % Chart

Ishii Food 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 0.26 4.85 6.37 3.66 -0.94

Ishii Food 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 7.12 0.89 6.71 3.89 -6.85

TSE:2894 vs KHC, GIS: ROA % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ishii Food 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.


Ishii Food Co ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ishii Food Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:2894
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Ishii Food Co ROA % Calculation

Ishii Food 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 )
=-74.558/( (7657.004+8198.871)/ 2 )
=-74.558/7927.9375
=-0.94 %

Ishii Food 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 )
=-553.242/( (7965.019+8198.871)/ 2 )
=-553.242/8081.945
=-6.85 %

* 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 -6.85% mean?
Ishii Food Co (TSE:2894) has a ROA % of -6.85% 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 Ishii Food Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ishii Food Co ranks #1534 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Ishii Food Co's ROA % too high?
Ishii Food Co's current ROA % is -6.85%. Based on the distribution chart, Ishii Food Co ranks #1534 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ishii Food Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ishii Food Co's ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ishii Food Co ranks #1534 out of 1993 companies for ROA %. This places Ishii Food Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.29. 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 3.29, based on 1,993 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. 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 Ishii Food Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ishii Food Co's current ROA % is -6.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ishii Food Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishii Food Co (TSE:2894) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円325.75, compared to a current price of 円333.00 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -6.85%. Ishii Food Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Ishii Food Co (TSE:2894), the current ROA % is -6.85% 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 Ishii Food Co (TSE:2894) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishii Food Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円333.00 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円325.75. GuruFocus considers Ishii Food Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2894:

  • ROA %: -6.85%
  • GF Value™: 円325.75 vs. price of 円333.00 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2894 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ishii Food Co Business Description

Address 2-7-17 Honcho, Funabashi, JPN, 273-8690
Ishii Food Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of various food commodities. It produces seasoned hamburgers,c, Chinese cooking flavorings, delicatessen products, fresh fruits and vegetables in Japan.
58GF Score

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