Sun A.Kaken Co (TSE:4234) ROA %: 3.96% (As of Mar. 2026) — 129% Above Median

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TSE:4234 Sun A.Kaken Co Ltd TSE:4234
58 GF Score
Price 円975.00
GF Value 円668.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sun A.Kaken Co ROA %?

Sun A.Kaken Co TSE:4234 -2.01% 58 ROA % is 3.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:4234 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円668.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,616 Chemicals companies, Sun A.Kaken Co ranks better than 57.24% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sun A.Kaken Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,544 Mil. Sun A.Kaken Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円39,019 Mil. Therefore, Sun A.Kaken Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.96%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sun A.Kaken Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4234' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.09   Med: 1.73   Max: 4.21
Current: 4.06

During the past 13 years, Sun A.Kaken Co's highest ROA % was 4.21%. The lowest was -4.09%. And the median was 1.73%.

TSE:4234's ROA % is ranked better than
57.24% of 1616 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.22 vs TSE:4234: 4.06

Sun A.Kaken Co  (TSE:4234) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=1544.436/39019.127
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(1544.436 / 29762.388)*(29762.388 / 39019.127)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=5.19 %*0.7628
=3.96 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.


Sun A.Kaken Co ROA % Related Terms


Sun A.Kaken Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sun A.Kaken 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.

Sun A.Kaken Co ROA % Chart

Sun A.Kaken Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
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Sun A.Kaken Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.51 2.53 1.93 3.96 7.74

TSE:4234 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROA % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sun A.Kaken 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.


Sun A.Kaken Co ROA % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sun A.Kaken Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sun A.Kaken Co's ROA % falls into.


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Sun A.Kaken Co ROA % Calculation

Sun A.Kaken Co's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=957.36/( (37856.617+38837.975)/ 2 )
=957.36/38347.296
=2.50 %

Sun A.Kaken Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=1544.436/( (39200.279+38837.975)/ 2 )
=1544.436/39019.127
=3.96 %

* 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 3.96% mean?
Sun A.Kaken Co (TSE:4234) has a ROA % of 3.96% 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 Sun A.Kaken Co and its competitors. This is 129% above median its historical median of 1.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun A.Kaken Co ranks #691 out of 1616 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Sun A.Kaken Co's ROA % too high?
Sun A.Kaken Co's current ROA % of 3.96% is 129% above median its 10-year median of 1.73. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 3.22. Sun A.Kaken Co's value of 3.96% is 23% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun A.Kaken Co ranks #691 out of 1616 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sun A.Kaken Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun A.Kaken Co's ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sun A.Kaken Co ranks #691 out of 1616 companies for ROA %. This puts Sun A.Kaken Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.22. Sun A.Kaken Co's value of 3.96% is 23% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 3.22, Sun A.Kaken 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 3.22, based on 1,616 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. Sun A.Kaken Co's current ROA % of 3.96% is 23% 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 Sun A.Kaken Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 3.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun A.Kaken Co's current ROA % is 3.96%, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun A.Kaken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun A.Kaken Co (TSE:4234) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円668.45, compared to a current price of 円975.00 — trading 45.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.96%, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 23% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.22. Sun A.Kaken Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 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 Sun A.Kaken Co (TSE:4234), the current ROA % is 3.96% 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 Sun A.Kaken Co (TSE:4234) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun A.Kaken Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円975.00 is trading 45.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円668.45. GuruFocus considers Sun A.Kaken Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4234:

  • ROA %: 3.96% (129% above median its 10-year median of 1.73)
  • GF Value™: 円668.45 vs. price of 円975.00 (45.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23% above the Chemicals median (#691 of 1616)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4234 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sun A.Kaken Co Business Description

Other Exchanges KK2:Germany
Address 1-7-4, Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Sun A.Kaken Co Ltd manufactures and sells various plastic composite products, packaging materials, and industrial materials. The Company's products are used in wrapping materials for medicines and foods, adhesive tapes, and protective films. It's products such as light packaging materials mainly made of paper, plastic, metal foil.
58GF Score

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