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Lacto Japan CoTSE:3139 +0.72%72 ROA % is 3.95% as of May. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 4.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:3139 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,782.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,994 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lacto Japan Co ranks worse than 60.08% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Lacto Japan Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円3,912 Mil.
Lacto Japan Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円99,067 Mil. Therefore, Lacto Japan Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 3.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lacto Japan Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3139'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.85 Med: 4.06 Max: 5.03
Current: 1.85
During the past 12 years, Lacto Japan Co's highest ROA % was 5.03%. The lowest was 1.85%. And the median was 4.06%.
TSE:3139's ROA % is ranked worse than 60.08% of 1994
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.29
vs TSE:3139: 1.85
Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) 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 four times the quarterly (May. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 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.
Lacto Japan Co ROA % Related Terms
Lacto Japan Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lacto Japan 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, Lacto Japan 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.
Lacto Japan Co ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lacto Japan Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lacto Japan 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 four times the quarterly (May. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) has a ROA % of 3.95% as of May. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Lacto Japan Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.06. Over the past decade, Lacto Japan Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.85 to 5.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #1198 out of 1994 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is Lacto Japan Co's ROA % too high?
Lacto Japan Co's current ROA % of 3.95% is near median its 10-year median of 4.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.85 to a high of 5.03. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.29. Lacto Japan Co's value of 3.95% is 20.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #1198 out of 1994 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lacto Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lacto Japan Co's ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #1198 out of 1994 companies for ROA %. This places Lacto Japan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.29. Lacto Japan Co's value of 3.95% is 20.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lacto Japan Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.85 to 5.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.06 vs. the industry median of 3.29, Lacto Japan 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.29, based on 1,994 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. Lacto Japan Co's current ROA % of 3.95% is 20.1% 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 Lacto Japan 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. Lacto Japan Co's current ROA % is 3.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lacto Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,782.31, compared to a current price of 円3,515.00 — trading 97.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.06 and 20.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.29. Lacto Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139), the current ROA % is 3.95% as of May. 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,515.00 is trading 97.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,782.31.
GuruFocus considers Lacto Japan Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3139:
ROA %: 3.95% (near median its 10-year median of 4.06)
GF Value™: 円1,782.31 vs. price of 円3,515.00 (97.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1198 of 1994)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3139 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lacto Japan Co Ltd is engaged in the trade of agricultural and livestock products, processed products, food processing machinery, quasi-pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other beverages. The group's only reportable segment is the food business.
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