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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Japan Business Systems's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,542 Mil.
Japan Business Systems's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円82,222 Mil. Therefore, Japan Business Systems's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Business Systems's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5036'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.74 Med: 6.41 Max: 8.76
Current: 8.76
During the past 6 years, Japan Business Systems's highest ROA % was 8.76%. The lowest was 2.74%. And the median was 6.41%.
TSE:5036's ROA % is ranked better than 78.13% of 2894
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.695
vs TSE:5036: 8.76
Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) 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.
* 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 Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Japan Business Systems'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.
Japan Business Systems ROA % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Japan Business Systems's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Business Systems'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.
Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) has a ROA % of 10.39% 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 Japan Business Systems and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 6.41. Over the past decade, Japan Business Systems' ROA % has ranged from 2.74 to 8.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Business Systems ranks #633 out of 2894 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Japan Business Systems' ROA % too high?
Japan Business Systems' current ROA % of 10.39% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 6.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.74 to a high of 8.76. The Software industry median ROA % is 1.70. Japan Business Systems' value of 10.39% is 513% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Business Systems ranks #633 out of 2894 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Business Systems has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Business Systems' ROA % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Japan Business Systems ranks #633 out of 2894 companies for ROA %. This places Japan Business Systems in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.70. Japan Business Systems' value of 10.39% is 513% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Business Systems' own ROA % has ranged from 2.74 to 8.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.41 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Japan Business Systems 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 Software company?
The median ROA % among Software companies is 1.70, based on 2,894 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. Japan Business Systems's current ROA % of 10.39% is 513% 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 Japan Business Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Business Systems's current ROA % is 10.39%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 6.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Business Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,018.53, compared to a current price of 円1,600.00 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 10.39%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 6.41 and 513% above the Software industry median of 1.70. Japan Business Systems' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036), the current ROA % is 10.39% 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 Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Business Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,600.00 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,018.53.
GuruFocus considers Japan Business Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5036:
ROA %: 10.39% (62% above median its 10-year median of 6.41)
GF Value™: 円2,018.53 vs. price of 円1,600.00 (20.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 513% above the Software median (#633 of 2894)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5036 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Business Systems Inc operates in the information technology sector. The company works with cloud companies, various hardware and software manufacturers, research institutes and universities, etc., to provide cloud services to its clients. It is a cloud services integrator that provides consulting and IT services that can maximize customer performance by utilizing cloud services centered on Microsoft. The various services offered by the company include digital transformation, cloud infrastructure solutions, SAP system solutions, Microsoft 365 and Power platform-related solutions, and others. Its reportable segments are; Cloud Integration, which derives key revenue, and Cloud Services. Geographically, the company operates in Japan.
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