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Ocean SystemTSE:3096 +0.82%81 ROA % is 3.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 4.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:3096 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,288.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Ocean System ranks better than 60.38% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Ocean System's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円860 Mil.
Ocean System's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円24,512 Mil. Therefore, Ocean System's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ocean System's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3096'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65 Med: 4.17 Max: 5.86
Current: 4.7
During the past 13 years, Ocean System's highest ROA % was 5.86%. The lowest was 1.65%. And the median was 4.17%.
TSE:3096's ROA % is ranked better than 60.38% of 313
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.55
vs TSE:3096: 4.70
Ocean System (TSE:3096) 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.
Ocean System ROA % Related Terms
Ocean System ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ocean System'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Ocean System'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.
Ocean System ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ocean System's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ocean System'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.
Ocean System (TSE:3096) has a ROA % of 3.51% 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 Ocean System and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 4.17. Over the past decade, Ocean System's ROA % has ranged from 1.65 to 5.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean System ranks #124 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Ocean System's ROA % too high?
Ocean System's current ROA % of 3.51% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 4.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 5.86. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.55. Ocean System's value of 3.51% is 1.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean System ranks #124 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ocean System has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean System's ROA % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ocean System ranks #124 out of 313 companies for ROA %. This puts Ocean System in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.55. Ocean System's value of 3.51% is 1.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ocean System's own ROA % has ranged from 1.65 to 5.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.17 vs. the industry median of 3.55, Ocean System 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.55, 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. Ocean System's current ROA % of 3.51% is 1.1% 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 Ocean System and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocean System's current ROA % is 3.51%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 4.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean System (TSE:3096) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,288.87, compared to a current price of 円1,595.00 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.51%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 4.17 and 1.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.55. Ocean System's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Ocean System (TSE:3096), the current ROA % is 3.51% 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 Ocean System (TSE:3096) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,595.00 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,288.87.
GuruFocus considers Ocean System to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3096:
ROA %: 3.51% (16% below median its 10-year median of 4.17)
GF Value™: 円1,288.87 vs. price of 円1,595.00 (23.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#124 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3096 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ocean System Corp is a Japan-based company engages in the supermarket, lunch service, foodstuff delivery, and contract management of dining hall and food service businesses. The company's segment includes Supermarket Business, Gyomu Supermarket Business, Lunch box meal business, Food delivery business, and Hotels and other businesses. The company generates key revenue from the Gyomu Supermarket Business.
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