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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,902 Mil.
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円56,928 Mil. Therefore, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.10%.
TSE:4972'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.09 Med: 5.06 Max: 8.36
Current: 7.39
During the past 13 years, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's highest ROA % was 8.36%. The lowest was 3.09%. And the median was 5.06%.
TSE:4972's ROA % is ranked better than 79.4% of 1612
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.915
vs TSE:4972: 7.39
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) 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 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.
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co ROA % Related Terms
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co ROA % Historical 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Soken Chemical & Engineering 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.
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Soken Chemical & Engineering 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) has a ROA % of 5.10% 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 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.06. Over the past decade, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's ROA % has ranged from 3.09 to 8.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co ranks #332 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's ROA % too high?
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's current ROA % of 5.10% is near median its 10-year median of 5.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 8.36. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.92. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's value of 5.10% is 75% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co ranks #332 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co ranks #332 out of 1612 companies for ROA %. This places Soken Chemical & Engineering Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.92. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's value of 5.10% is 75% above this benchmark. Historically, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's own ROA % has ranged from 3.09 to 8.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.06 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Soken Chemical & Engineering 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 1,612 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. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's current ROA % of 5.10% is 75% 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 Soken Chemical & Engineering 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. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's current ROA % is 5.10%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soken Chemical & Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,731.94, compared to a current price of 円3,805.00 — trading 119.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.10%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.06 and 75% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.92. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972), the current ROA % is 5.10% 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 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,805.00 is trading 119.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,731.94.
GuruFocus considers Soken Chemical & Engineering Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4972:
ROA %: 5.10% (near median its 10-year median of 5.06)
GF Value™: 円1,731.94 vs. price of 円3,805.00 (119.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75% above the Chemicals median (#332 of 1612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4972 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co Business Description
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co Ltd Is engaged in the manufacture and sales of acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives, functional polymers, organic fine particles, and adhesive tapes. The products of the company include pressure sensitive adhesives, fine particles, specialty coated products, and nanoimprinting products.
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