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KFCTSE:3420 -2.28%65 ROA % is 5.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:3420 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,511.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 568 Conglomerates companies, KFC ranks better than 61.09% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. KFC's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,658 Mil.
KFC's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円29,294 Mil. Therefore, KFC's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KFC's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3420'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.41 Med: 6.8 Max: 9.15
Current: 3.58
During the past 13 years, KFC's highest ROA % was 9.15%. The lowest was 3.41%. And the median was 6.80%.
TSE:3420's ROA % is ranked better than 61.09% of 568
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.545
vs TSE:3420: 3.58
KFC (TSE:3420) 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.
KFC ROA % Related Terms
KFC ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KFC'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 Conglomerates subindustry, KFC'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.
KFC ROA % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, KFC's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KFC'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.
KFC (TSE:3420) has a ROA % of 5.66% 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 KFC and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.80. Over the past decade, KFC's ROA % has ranged from 3.41 to 9.15. According to the industry distribution chart, KFC ranks #221 out of 568 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is KFC's ROA % too high?
KFC's current ROA % of 5.66% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.41 to a high of 9.15. The Conglomerates industry median ROA % is 2.55. KFC's value of 5.66% is 122.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KFC ranks #221 out of 568 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KFC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KFC's ROA % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, KFC ranks #221 out of 568 companies for ROA %. This puts KFC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.55. KFC's value of 5.66% is 122.4% above this benchmark. Historically, KFC's own ROA % has ranged from 3.41 to 9.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.80 vs. the industry median of 2.55, KFC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median ROA % among Conglomerates companies is 2.55, based on 568 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. KFC's current ROA % of 5.66% is 122.4% 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 KFC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median ROA % is 2.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KFC's current ROA % is 5.66%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KFC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KFC (TSE:3420) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,511.93, compared to a current price of 円1,585.00 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.66%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.80 and 122.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.55. KFC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 KFC (TSE:3420), the current ROA % is 5.66% 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 KFC (TSE:3420) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KFC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,585.00 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,511.93.
GuruFocus considers KFC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3420:
ROA %: 5.66% (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.80)
GF Value™: 円1,511.93 vs. price of 円1,585.00 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 122.4% above the Conglomerates median (#221 of 568)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3420 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KFC Ltd manufactures and sells construction materials. The company's business is divided into three divisions namely Fastener business division which includes the production and sales of steel materials and various hardware products, design and construction of earthquake-resistant construction works of constructions, and others., The civil engineering material business division comprises of manufacture and sales of tunnel support materials such as lock bolts, sales of tunnel waterproof sheets and accessories welding machines and construction machines, and others, and the Construction business division consists of designing and construction of environmental construction such as tunnel interior and fireproof construction and sound insulation wall installation work, and others.
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