Nippon Pallet Pool CoTSE:4690 42 ROA % is 3.01% as of Sep. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 2.78. GuruFocus rates TSE:4690 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,001.43. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Packaging & Containers companies, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks worse than 50.13% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 円304 Mil.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 円10,116 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 3.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Pallet Pool Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4690'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 2.78 Max: 7.42
Current: 2.74
During the past 13 years, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's highest ROA % was 7.42%. The lowest was 0.48%. And the median was 2.78%.
TSE:4690's ROA % is ranked worse than 50.13% of 397
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.73
vs TSE:4690: 2.74
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) 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.
* 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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nippon Pallet Pool 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.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co ROA % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Pallet Pool 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.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a ROA % of 3.01% 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.78. Over the past decade, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's ROA % has ranged from 0.48 to 7.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks #199 out of 397 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co's ROA % too high?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current ROA % of 3.01% is near median its 10-year median of 2.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 7.42. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROA % is 2.73. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 3.01% is 10.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks #199 out of 397 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Pallet Pool Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Pallet Pool Co's ROA % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks #199 out of 397 companies for ROA %. This places Nippon Pallet Pool Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 3.01% is 10.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's own ROA % has ranged from 0.48 to 7.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.78 vs. the industry median of 2.73, Nippon Pallet Pool 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROA % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.73, based on 397 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. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current ROA % of 3.01% is 10.3% 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current ROA % is 3.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a current ROA % of 3.01%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,001.43, compared to a current price of 円2,501.00 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.78 and 10.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.73. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690), the current ROA % is 3.01% 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,501.00 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,001.43.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4690:
ROA %: 3.01% (near median its 10-year median of 2.78)
GF Value™: 円2,001.43 vs. price of 円2,501.00 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#199 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the business of providing a pallet pool system that enables corporate activities and supports physical distribution. The products of the company include palette, Nestainer, Oricon Cart, Boards and Boxes, and others. The company also provides Plastic pallets, Wooden pallets, Fold Deck, Assist Suit, and other products on rental basis.
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