Sato Foods CoTSE:2923 +0.94%73 ROA % is 2.98% as of Apr. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 4.42. GuruFocus rates TSE:2923 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円8,275.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,993 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sato Foods Co ranks better than 60.66% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sato Foods Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,772 Mil.
Sato Foods Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円59,492 Mil. Therefore, Sato Foods Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sato Foods Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2923'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.17 Med: 4.42 Max: 5.69
Current: 5.01
During the past 13 years, Sato Foods Co's highest ROA % was 5.69%. The lowest was 2.17%. And the median was 4.42%.
TSE:2923's ROA % is ranked better than 60.66% of 1993
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.29
vs TSE:2923: 5.01
Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 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.
Sato Foods Co ROA % Related Terms
Sato Foods Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sato Foods 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Sato Foods 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.
Sato Foods Co ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sato Foods Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sato Foods 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) has a ROA % of 2.98% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Sato Foods Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 4.42. Over the past decade, Sato Foods Co's ROA % has ranged from 2.17 to 5.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #784 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Sato Foods Co's ROA % too high?
Sato Foods Co's current ROA % of 2.98% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.17 to a high of 5.69. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.29. Sato Foods Co's value of 2.98% is 9.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #784 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sato Foods 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 Sato Foods Co's ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #784 out of 1993 companies for ROA %. This puts Sato Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.29. Sato Foods Co's value of 2.98% is 9.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sato Foods Co's own ROA % has ranged from 2.17 to 5.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.42 vs. the industry median of 3.29, Sato Foods Co 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 3.29, 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. Sato Foods Co's current ROA % of 2.98% is 9.4% 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 Sato Foods 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. Sato Foods Co's current ROA % is 2.98%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 4.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円8,275.62, compared to a current price of 円8,600.00 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.98%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.42 and 9.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.29. Sato Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923), the current ROA % is 2.98% as of Apr. 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円8,600.00 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円8,275.62.
GuruFocus considers Sato Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2923:
ROA %: 2.98% (33% below median its 10-year median of 4.42)
GF Value™: 円8,275.62 vs. price of 円8,600.00 (3.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#784 of 1993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sato Foods Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of packed mochi and packed cooked rice in Japan. Its packaged rice cakes include Sato sliced rice-cake crisp and slit, Round rice-cake single pack and Sato Kagami Mochi. Its packed rice products include Sato rice, low-protein rice and others.
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