Kyodo Printing Co (TSE:7914) ROA %: 4.17% (As of Mar. 2026) — 250% Above Median

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TSE:7914 Kyodo Printing Co Ltd TSE:7914
79 GF Score
Price 円1,635.00
GF Value 円1,054.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kyodo Printing Co ROA %?

Kyodo Printing Co TSE:7914 +0.43% 79 ROA % is 4.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 250% above its 10-year median of 1.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:7914 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,054.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, Kyodo Printing Co ranks worse than 52.19% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Kyodo Printing Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,218 Mil. Kyodo Printing Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円125,128 Mil. Therefore, Kyodo Printing Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.17%.

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

TSE:7914' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 1.19   Max: 3.17
Current: 3.16

During the past 13 years, Kyodo Printing Co's highest ROA % was 3.17%. The lowest was 0.53%. And the median was 1.19%.

TSE:7914's ROA % is ranked worse than
52.19% of 1096 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.465 vs TSE:7914: 3.16

Kyodo Printing Co  (TSE:7914) 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
=5218/125127.5
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(5218 / 101208)*(101208 / 125127.5)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=5.16 %*0.8088
=4.17 %

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.


Kyodo Printing Co ROA % Related Terms


Kyodo Printing Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyodo Printing 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.

Kyodo Printing Co ROA % Chart

Kyodo Printing 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 0.53 0.99 1.17 2.57 3.17

Kyodo Printing Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 1.77 1.33 3.82 2.14 4.17

TSE:7914 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: ROA % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Kyodo Printing 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.


Kyodo Printing Co ROA % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kyodo Printing Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kyodo Printing Co ROA % Calculation

Kyodo Printing 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 )
=3960/( (126168+123801)/ 2 )
=3960/124984.5
=3.17 %

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

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=5218/( (126454+123801)/ 2 )
=5218/125127.5
=4.17 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 4.17% mean?
Kyodo Printing Co (TSE:7914) has a ROA % of 4.17% 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 Kyodo Printing Co and its competitors. This is 250% above median its historical median of 1.19. Over the past decade, Kyodo Printing Co's ROA % has ranged from 0.53 to 3.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyodo Printing Co ranks #572 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Kyodo Printing Co's ROA % too high?
Kyodo Printing Co's current ROA % of 4.17% is 250% above median its 10-year median of 1.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 3.17. The Business Services industry median ROA % is 3.47. Kyodo Printing Co's value of 4.17% is 20.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyodo Printing Co ranks #572 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kyodo Printing Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyodo Printing Co's ROA % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kyodo Printing Co ranks #572 out of 1096 companies for ROA %. This places Kyodo Printing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.47. Kyodo Printing Co's value of 4.17% is 20.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kyodo Printing Co's own ROA % has ranged from 0.53 to 3.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.19 vs. the industry median of 3.47, Kyodo Printing 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 Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.47, based on 1,096 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. Kyodo Printing Co's current ROA % of 4.17% is 20.3% 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 Kyodo Printing Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyodo Printing Co's current ROA % is 4.17%, which is 250% above median its own 10-year median of 1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyodo Printing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyodo Printing Co (TSE:7914) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,054.28, compared to a current price of 円1,635.00 — trading 55.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.17%, which is 250% above median its 10-year median of 1.19 and 20.3% above the Business Services industry median of 3.47. Kyodo Printing Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Kyodo Printing Co (TSE:7914), the current ROA % is 4.17% 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 Kyodo Printing Co (TSE:7914) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyodo Printing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,635.00 is trading 55.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,054.28. GuruFocus considers Kyodo Printing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7914:

  • ROA %: 4.17% (250% above median its 10-year median of 1.19)
  • GF Value™: 円1,054.28 vs. price of 円1,635.00 (55.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.3% above the Business Services median (#572 of 1096)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyodo Printing Co Business Description

Address 4-14-12 Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 112-8501
Kyodo Printing Co Ltd is engaged in the business of printing-media-related services. The company is involved in editing and planning, processing, bookbinding, and logistics as well as paper media and multi-media publications. It offers various products which consist of posters, pamphlets, brochures, catalogs, information magazines, direct mail, calendars, public relation magazines, digital signage system, novelties, and other advertising materials. Additionally, the company also manufactures and sells tubes, active films and other pharmaceutical and industrial and construction materials.
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