CEL (TSE:5078) ROA %: 3.75% (As of Feb. 2026) — 21% Below Median

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TSE:5078 CEL Corp TSE:5078
64 GF Score
Price 円4,750.00
GF Value 円3,732.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CEL ROA %?

CEL TSE:5078 64 ROA % is 3.75% as of Feb. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 4.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:5078 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,732.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,800 Real Estate companies, CEL ranks better than 76.89% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. CEL's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円925 Mil. CEL's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円24,654 Mil. Therefore, CEL's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.75%.

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

TSE:5078' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.42   Med: 4.76   Max: 53.09
Current: 4.64

During the past 7 years, CEL's highest ROA % was 53.09%. The lowest was 3.42%. And the median was 4.76%.

TSE:5078's ROA % is ranked better than
76.89% of 1800 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.675 vs TSE:5078: 4.64

CEL  (TSE:5078) 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: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=924.678/24654.1145
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(924.678 / 18781.234)*(18781.234 / 24654.1145)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=4.92 %*0.7618
=3.75 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 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.


CEL ROA % Related Terms


CEL ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CEL'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.

CEL ROA % Chart

CEL Annual Data
Trend Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 53.09 3.42 4.76 5.77 4.64

CEL Semi-Annual Data
Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.85 6.50 5.13 5.53 3.75

TSE:5078 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: ROA % Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CEL'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.


CEL ROA % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CEL's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CEL's ROA % falls into.


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CEL ROA % Calculation

CEL's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Feb. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Feb. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=1147.664/( (24873.734+24579.503)/ 2 )
=1147.664/24726.6185
=4.64 %

CEL's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Aug. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=924.678/( (24728.726+24579.503)/ 2 )
=924.678/24654.1145
=3.75 %

* 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 3.75% mean?
CEL (TSE:5078) has a ROA % of 3.75% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on CEL and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 4.76. Over the past decade, CEL's ROA % has ranged from 3.42 to 53.09. According to the industry distribution chart, CEL ranks #416 out of 1800 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is CEL's ROA % too high?
CEL's current ROA % of 3.75% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 4.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.42 to a high of 53.09. The Real Estate industry median ROA % is 1.68. CEL's value of 3.75% is 123.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CEL ranks #416 out of 1800 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CEL has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEL's ROA % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CEL ranks #416 out of 1800 companies for ROA %. This places CEL in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.68. CEL's value of 3.75% is 123.9% above this benchmark. Historically, CEL's own ROA % has ranged from 3.42 to 53.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.76 vs. the industry median of 1.68, CEL 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROA % among Real Estate companies is 1.68, based on 1,800 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. CEL's current ROA % of 3.75% is 123.9% 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 CEL and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROA % is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEL's current ROA % is 3.75%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 4.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEL (TSE:5078) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,732.95, compared to a current price of 円4,750.00 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.75%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 4.76 and 123.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.68. CEL's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 CEL (TSE:5078), the current ROA % is 3.75% as of Feb. 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 CEL (TSE:5078) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,750.00 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,732.95. GuruFocus considers CEL to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5078:

  • ROA %: 3.75% (21% below median its 10-year median of 4.76)
  • GF Value™: 円3,732.95 vs. price of 円4,750.00 (27.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 123.9% above the Real Estate median (#416 of 1800)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5078 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CEL Business Description

Address 7-1 Kyobashi 3-chome, 5th Floor, Sogokan 110 Tower, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
CEL Corp is engaged in the rental housing business that provides apartment management proposals, apartment designs and apartment construction management services, rental housing development business, rental management business entrusted with apartment management, and Renovation business.
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