KAINOS LaboratoriesTSE:4556 39 ROA % is 3.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 6.38. GuruFocus rates TSE:4556 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,281.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 854 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, KAINOS Laboratories ranks better than 69.44% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. KAINOS Laboratories's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円286 Mil.
KAINOS Laboratories's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,234 Mil. Therefore, KAINOS Laboratories's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KAINOS Laboratories's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4556'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.65 Med: 6.38 Max: 7.64
Current: 4.94
During the past 13 years, KAINOS Laboratories's highest ROA % was 7.64%. The lowest was 4.65%. And the median was 6.38%.
TSE:4556's ROA % is ranked better than 69.44% of 854
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.555
vs TSE:4556: 4.94
KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) 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.
KAINOS Laboratories ROA % Related Terms
KAINOS Laboratories ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KAINOS Laboratories'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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, KAINOS Laboratories'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.
KAINOS Laboratories ROA % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, KAINOS Laboratories's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KAINOS Laboratories'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.
KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) has a ROA % of 3.09% 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 KAINOS Laboratories and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 6.38. Over the past decade, KAINOS Laboratories' ROA % has ranged from 4.65 to 7.64. According to the industry distribution chart, KAINOS Laboratories ranks #261 out of 854 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is KAINOS Laboratories' ROA % too high?
KAINOS Laboratories' current ROA % of 3.09% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 6.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.65 to a high of 7.64. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median ROA % is 0.56. KAINOS Laboratories' value of 3.09% is 456.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KAINOS Laboratories ranks #261 out of 854 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KAINOS Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAINOS Laboratories' ROA % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, KAINOS Laboratories ranks #261 out of 854 companies for ROA %. This puts KAINOS Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.56. KAINOS Laboratories' value of 3.09% is 456.8% above this benchmark. Historically, KAINOS Laboratories' own ROA % has ranged from 4.65 to 7.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.38 vs. the industry median of 0.56, KAINOS Laboratories 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROA % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.56, based on 854 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. KAINOS Laboratories's current ROA % of 3.09% is 456.8% 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 KAINOS Laboratories and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROA % is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAINOS Laboratories's current ROA % is 3.09%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 6.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KAINOS Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,281.99, compared to a current price of 円2,268.00 — trading 76.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.09%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 6.38 and 456.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.56. KAINOS Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 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 KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556), the current ROA % is 3.09% 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 KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAINOS Laboratories stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,268.00 is trading 76.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,281.99.
GuruFocus considers KAINOS Laboratories to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4556:
ROA %: 3.09% (52% below median its 10-year median of 6.38)
GF Value™: 円1,281.99 vs. price of 円2,268.00 (76.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 456.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#261 of 854)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4556 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KAINOS Laboratories Inc is focused on the development, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and import/export of pharmaceuticals, diagnostic reagents, and related chemical products. It also manufactures, sells, and exports/imports physicochemical measuring equipment for medical use.
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