Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) ROA %: 4.00% (As of Dec. 2025) — 23% Above Median


TSE:4463 Nicca Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4463
66 GF Score
Price 円1,712.00
GF Value 円1,221.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Nicca Chemical Co ROA %?

Nicca Chemical Co TSE:4463 +0.71% 66 ROA % is 4.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 3.25. GuruFocus rates TSE:4463 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,221.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Chemicals companies, Nicca Chemical Co ranks better than 55.56% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Nicca Chemical Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円2,774 Mil. Nicca Chemical Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円69,412 Mil. Therefore, Nicca Chemical Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nicca Chemical Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4463' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69   Med: 3.25   Max: 4.82
Current: 3.55

During the past 13 years, Nicca Chemical Co's highest ROA % was 4.82%. The lowest was 0.69%. And the median was 3.25%.

TSE:4463's ROA % is ranked better than
55.56% of 1611 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.92 vs TSE:4463: 3.55

Nicca Chemical Co  (TSE:4463) 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: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=2774/69412
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(2774 / 57050)*(57050 / 69412)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=4.86 %*0.8219
=4.00 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 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.


Nicca Chemical Co ROA % Related Terms


Nicca Chemical Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nicca Chemical 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.

Nicca Chemical Co ROA % Chart

Nicca Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.82 3.82 2.99 4.62 3.50

Nicca Chemical Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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TSE:4463 vs DOW: ROA % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Nicca Chemical 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.


Nicca Chemical Co ROA % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nicca Chemical Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nicca Chemical Co's ROA % falls into.


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Nicca Chemical Co ROA % Calculation

Nicca Chemical Co's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=2384/( (62366+74052)/ 2 )
=2384/68209
=3.50 %

Nicca Chemical Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=2774/( (64772+74052)/ 2 )
=2774/69412
=4.00 %

* 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 4.00% mean?
Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) has a ROA % of 4.00% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Nicca Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 3.25. Over the past decade, Nicca Chemical Co's ROA % has ranged from 0.69 to 4.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Nicca Chemical Co ranks #716 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Nicca Chemical Co's ROA % too high?
Nicca Chemical Co's current ROA % of 4.00% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 3.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 4.82. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.92. Nicca Chemical Co's value of 4.00% is 37% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nicca Chemical Co ranks #716 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nicca Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nicca Chemical Co's ROA % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nicca Chemical Co ranks #716 out of 1611 companies for ROA %. This puts Nicca Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.92. Nicca Chemical Co's value of 4.00% is 37% above this benchmark. Historically, Nicca Chemical Co's own ROA % has ranged from 0.69 to 4.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.25 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Nicca Chemical 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 2.92, based on 1,611 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. Nicca Chemical Co's current ROA % of 4.00% is 37% 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 Nicca Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nicca Chemical Co's current ROA % is 4.00%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 3.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nicca Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,221.58, compared to a current price of 円1,712.00 — trading 40.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.00%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 3.25 and 37% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.92. Nicca Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463), the current ROA % is 4.00% as of Dec. 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 Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nicca Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,712.00 is trading 40.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,221.58. GuruFocus considers Nicca Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4463:

  • ROA %: 4.00% (23% above median its 10-year median of 3.25)
  • GF Value™: 円1,221.58 vs. price of 円1,712.00 (40.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37% above the Chemicals median (#716 of 1611)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4463 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nicca Chemical Co Business Description

Address 23-1, Bunkyo 4-chome, Fukui, JPN, 910-8670
Nicca Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in the chemical business. It manufactures and sells surfactants for the textile chemicals, metals, pulp and paper, paints, dyes, and synthetic resins, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. It also offers a range of surfactants for dry cleaning and professional cleaning agents. The company's segment includes Chemicals and Cosmetics. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Chemicals.
66GF Score

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