Neturen Co (TSE:5976) ROA %: 1.36% (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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TSE:5976 Neturen Co Ltd TSE:5976
71 GF Score
Price 円1,323.00
GF Value 円1,188.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Neturen Co ROA %?

Neturen Co TSE:5976 +0.76% 71 ROA % is 1.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 1.74. GuruFocus rates TSE:5976 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,188.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, Neturen Co ranks worse than 52.52% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Neturen Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,172 Mil. Neturen Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円85,952 Mil. Therefore, Neturen Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.36%.

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

TSE:5976' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 1.74   Max: 3.79
Current: 1.58

During the past 13 years, Neturen Co's highest ROA % was 3.79%. The lowest was 0.32%. And the median was 1.74%.

TSE:5976's ROA % is ranked worse than
52.52% of 634 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.93 vs TSE:5976: 1.58

Neturen Co  (TSE:5976) 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: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=1172/85951.5
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(1172 / 68392)*(68392 / 85951.5)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=1.71 %*0.7957
=1.36 %

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.


Neturen Co ROA % Related Terms


Neturen Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Neturen Co'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.

Neturen Co ROA % Chart

Neturen Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.41 0.47 1.92 2.21 1.55

Neturen Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.44 0.77 1.46 2.76 1.36

TSE:5976 vs NUE, STLD, RS: ROA % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Neturen 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.


Neturen Co ROA % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Neturen Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Neturen Co ROA % Calculation

Neturen Co's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=1329/( (83760+88146)/ 2 )
=1329/85953
=1.55 %

Neturen Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=1172/( (83757+88146)/ 2 )
=1172/85951.5
=1.36 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 1.36% mean?
Neturen Co (TSE:5976) has a ROA % of 1.36% 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 Neturen Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 1.74. Over the past decade, Neturen Co's ROA % has ranged from 0.32 to 3.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Neturen Co ranks #333 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Neturen Co's ROA % too high?
Neturen Co's current ROA % of 1.36% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 3.79. The Steel industry median ROA % is 1.93. Neturen Co's value of 1.36% is 29.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Neturen Co ranks #333 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Neturen Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neturen Co's ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Neturen Co ranks #333 out of 634 companies for ROA %. This places Neturen Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.93. Neturen Co's value of 1.36% is 29.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Neturen Co's own ROA % has ranged from 0.32 to 3.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.74 vs. the industry median of 1.93, Neturen Co has consistently been below 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 Steel company?
The median ROA % among Steel companies is 1.93, based on 634 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. Neturen Co's current ROA % of 1.36% is 29.5% below 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 Neturen Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Neturen Co's current ROA % is 1.36%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neturen Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neturen Co (TSE:5976) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,188.20, compared to a current price of 円1,323.00 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.36%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.74 and 29.5% below the Steel industry median of 1.93. Neturen Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Neturen Co (TSE:5976), the current ROA % is 1.36% 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 Neturen Co (TSE:5976) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neturen Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,323.00 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,188.20. GuruFocus considers Neturen Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5976:

  • ROA %: 1.36% (22% below median its 10-year median of 1.74)
  • GF Value™: 円1,188.20 vs. price of 円1,323.00 (11.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.5% below the Steel median (#333 of 634)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5976 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Neturen Co Business Description

Address Oval Court Ohsaki Mark West, 2-17-1 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-8639
Neturen Co Ltd is a steel and steel products manufacturing company. It manufactures and sells prestressing and deformed steel bars for prestressed concrete used in civil engineering and construction field; Induction Heated, Quenched and Tempered Wire used in suspension springs for auto parts and construction machine parts; and induction heating equipment for various industries. The company's segments consist of Specialty Steel and Wire Products Division and Induction Heat Treatment Service and Heating Machine Division. The majority of the revenue is derived from the manufacturing and sale of prestressing steel bars and shear reinforcement bars.
71GF Score

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Price
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