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HitoMile CoTSE:7686 74 ROA % is 4.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 137% above its 10-year median of 1.79. GuruFocus rates TSE:7686 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円539.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, HitoMile Co ranks worse than 54.63% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. HitoMile Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,606 Mil.
HitoMile Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円37,902 Mil. Therefore, HitoMile Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HitoMile Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7686'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.11 Med: 1.79 Max: 4.76
Current: 3.15
During the past 9 years, HitoMile Co's highest ROA % was 4.76%. The lowest was -10.11%. And the median was 1.79%.
TSE:7686's ROA % is ranked worse than 54.63% of 313
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.55
vs TSE:7686: 3.15
HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) 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.
HitoMile Co ROA % Related Terms
HitoMile Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HitoMile 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.
For the Food Distribution subindustry, HitoMile 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.
HitoMile Co ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HitoMile Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HitoMile 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) has a ROA % of 4.24% 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 HitoMile Co and its competitors. This is 137% above median its historical median of 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #171 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is HitoMile Co's ROA % too high?
HitoMile Co's current ROA % of 4.24% is 137% above median its 10-year median of 1.79. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.55. HitoMile Co's value of 4.24% is 19.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #171 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HitoMile Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HitoMile Co's ROA % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #171 out of 313 companies for ROA %. This places HitoMile Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.55. HitoMile Co's value of 4.24% is 19.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.79 vs. the industry median of 3.55, HitoMile 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.55, based on 313 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. HitoMile Co's current ROA % of 4.24% is 19.4% 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 HitoMile Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HitoMile Co's current ROA % is 4.24%, which is 137% above median its own 10-year median of 1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HitoMile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円539.76, compared to a current price of 円417.00 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.24%, which is 137% above median its 10-year median of 1.79 and 19.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.55. HitoMile Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686), the current ROA % is 4.24% 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円417.00 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円539.76.
GuruFocus considers HitoMile Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7686:
ROA %: 4.24% (137% above median its 10-year median of 1.79)
GF Value™: 円539.76 vs. price of 円417.00 (22.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#171 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HitoMile Co Ltd is engaged in wholesaling and retailing of alcoholic beverages and other food products. The company sells alcoholic beverages, seasonings and food materials to restaurants in Tokyo. Its segments include: Time-Slot Delivery Business; Delivery Business; Storefront Sales Business; and Other Business.
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