Kitabo CoTSE:3409 +2.25%51 ROA % is -7.99% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3409 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円89.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kitabo Co ranks worse than 84.63% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Kitabo Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-199 Mil.
Kitabo Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,484 Mil. Therefore, Kitabo Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kitabo Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3409'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.09 Med: -3.8 Max: 3.01
Current: -5.71
During the past 13 years, Kitabo Co's highest ROA % was 3.01%. The lowest was -13.09%. And the median was -3.80%.
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.
Kitabo Co ROA % Related Terms
Kitabo Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitabo 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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Kitabo 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.
Kitabo Co ROA % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kitabo Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitabo 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.
Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) has a ROA % of -7.99% 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 Kitabo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #903 out of 1067 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Kitabo Co's ROA % too high?
Kitabo Co's current ROA % is -7.99%. Based on the distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #903 out of 1067 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kitabo Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitabo Co's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #903 out of 1067 companies for ROA %. This places Kitabo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.88. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROA % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.88, based on 1,067 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 Kitabo Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROA % is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitabo Co's current ROA % is -7.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitabo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円89.90, compared to a current price of 円91.00 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -7.99%. Kitabo Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Kitabo Co (TSE:3409), the current ROA % is -7.99% 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 Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitabo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円91.00 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円89.90.
GuruFocus considers Kitabo Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3409:
ROA %: -7.99%
GF Value™: 円89.90 vs. price of 円91.00 (1.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3409 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitabo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that engages in the business, which is divided into spinning, textile, healthcare, and recycling businesses. The spinning business is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of synthetic spun yarn. The textile business is mainly engaged in the sale of fabrics for ethnic costumes in the Middle East. The healthcare business is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of nonwoven masks, the manufacture of other hygiene products, and the planning and sale of functional foods.
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