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Papyless CoTSE:3641 +1.80%66 ROA % is 0.97% as of Sep. 2025, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 8.88. GuruFocus rates TSE:3641 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円805.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Media - Diversified companies, Papyless Co ranks better than 50.68% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Papyless Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 円126 Mil.
Papyless Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 円12,975 Mil. Therefore, Papyless Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Papyless Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3641'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.2 Med: 8.88 Max: 15.71
Current: 0.82
During the past 13 years, Papyless Co's highest ROA % was 15.71%. The lowest was -1.20%. And the median was 8.88%.
TSE:3641's ROA % is ranked better than 50.68% of 1032
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.74
vs TSE:3641: 0.82
Papyless Co (TSE:3641) 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) 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.
Papyless Co ROA % Related Terms
Papyless Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Papyless 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 Publishing subindustry, Papyless 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.
Papyless Co ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Papyless Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Papyless 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Papyless Co (TSE:3641) has a ROA % of 0.97% as of Sep. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Papyless Co and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 8.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #509 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Papyless Co's ROA % too high?
Papyless Co's current ROA % of 0.97% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 8.88. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.74. Papyless Co's value of 0.97% is 31.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #509 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Papyless Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papyless Co's ROA % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #509 out of 1032 companies for ROA %. This puts Papyless Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.74. Papyless Co's value of 0.97% is 31.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.88 vs. the industry median of 0.74, Papyless 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.74, based on 1,032 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. Papyless Co's current ROA % of 0.97% is 31.1% 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 Papyless Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papyless Co's current ROA % is 0.97%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 8.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papyless Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co (TSE:3641) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円805.67, compared to a current price of 円959.00 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.97%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 8.88 and 31.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.74. Papyless Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Papyless Co (TSE:3641), the current ROA % is 0.97% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Papyless Co (TSE:3641) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円959.00 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円805.67.
GuruFocus considers Papyless Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3641:
ROA %: 0.97% (89% below median its 10-year median of 8.88)
GF Value™: 円805.67 vs. price of 円959.00 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#509 of 1032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3641 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Papyless Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the sale, rental, and distribution of electronic books (E-books). It offers novel and non-fiction, practical books, photo books, comics, magazines, business and education, audio and picture novels, cartoons, and adult books, as well as photo album books.
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