Lec (TSE:7874) ROA %: 1.80% (As of Mar. 2026) — 52% Below Median


TSE:7874 Lec Inc TSE:7874
72 GF Score
Price 円925.00
GF Value 円1,288.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lec ROA %?

Lec TSE:7874 +1.54% 72 ROA % is 1.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 3.75. GuruFocus rates TSE:7874 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,288.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,988 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lec ranks better than 50.05% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Lec's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,692 Mil. Lec's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円93,987 Mil. Therefore, Lec's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.80%.

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

TSE:7874' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92   Med: 3.75   Max: 6.22
Current: 3.24

During the past 13 years, Lec's highest ROA % was 6.22%. The lowest was 0.92%. And the median was 3.75%.

TSE:7874's ROA % is ranked better than
50.05% of 1988 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.24 vs TSE:7874: 3.24

Lec  (TSE:7874) 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
=1692/93987
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(1692 / 61476)*(61476 / 93987)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=2.75 %*0.6541
=1.80 %

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.


Lec ROA % Related Terms


Lec ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lec'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.

Lec ROA % Chart

Lec 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 3.19 1.19 0.92 1.87 3.26

Lec 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 0.33 2.98 3.57 4.58 1.80

TSE:7874 vs PG, CL, KVUE: ROA % Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Lec'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.


Lec ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lec's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lec ROA % Calculation

Lec'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 )
=2978/( (88928+93805)/ 2 )
=2978/91366.5
=3.26 %

Lec'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 )
=1692/( (94169+93805)/ 2 )
=1692/93987
=1.80 %

* 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 1.80% mean?
Lec (TSE:7874) has a ROA % of 1.80% 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 Lec and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 3.75. Over the past decade, Lec's ROA % has ranged from 0.92 to 6.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Lec ranks #993 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Lec's ROA % too high?
Lec's current ROA % of 1.80% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 3.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 6.22. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.24. Lec's value of 1.80% is 44.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lec ranks #993 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lec has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lec's ROA % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lec ranks #993 out of 1988 companies for ROA %. This puts Lec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.24. Lec's value of 1.80% is 44.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Lec's own ROA % has ranged from 0.92 to 6.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.75 vs. the industry median of 3.24, Lec 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.24, based on 1,988 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. Lec's current ROA % of 1.80% is 44.4% 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 Lec and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lec's current ROA % is 1.80%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 3.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lec (TSE:7874) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,288.89, compared to a current price of 円925.00 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.80%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 3.75 and 44.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.24. Lec's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Lec (TSE:7874), the current ROA % is 1.80% 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 Lec (TSE:7874) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円925.00 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,288.89. GuruFocus considers Lec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7874:

  • ROA %: 1.80% (52% below median its 10-year median of 3.75)
  • GF Value™: 円1,288.89 vs. price of 円925.00 (28.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#993 of 1988)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7874 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lec Business Description

Address 3-15-1 Nihonbashi-hamacho, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0007
Lec Inc engages in the manufacture, sale, and import-export of household utensils, gift articles, and corporate sales palpate articles. It offers its products in various groups namely hook group, kitchen, bath supplies, toilet supplies, cleaning supplies and laundry article. Its products include sticker hooks, paper towel holders, electric toothbrush holders, cleaning tools, and extendable folding laundry clothes hangers.
72GF Score

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