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T. KawabeTSE:8123 -0.82%63 ROA % is 1.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates TSE:8123 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,334.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,065 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, T. Kawabe ranks worse than 53.52% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. T. Kawabe's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円216 Mil.
T. Kawabe's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円12,706 Mil. Therefore, T. Kawabe's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for T. Kawabe's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8123'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.36 Med: 1.66 Max: 4.16
Current: 1.48
During the past 13 years, T. Kawabe's highest ROA % was 4.16%. The lowest was -3.36%. And the median was 1.66%.
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.
T. Kawabe ROA % Related Terms
T. Kawabe ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for T. Kawabe'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, T. Kawabe'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.
T. Kawabe ROA % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, T. Kawabe's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where T. Kawabe'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.
T. Kawabe (TSE:8123) has a ROA % of 1.70% 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 T. Kawabe and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, T. Kawabe ranks #570 out of 1065 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is T. Kawabe's ROA % too high?
T. Kawabe's current ROA % of 1.70% is near median its 10-year median of 1.66. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROA % is 1.88. T. Kawabe's value of 1.70% is 9.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, T. Kawabe ranks #570 out of 1065 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, T. Kawabe has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does T. Kawabe's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, T. Kawabe ranks #570 out of 1065 companies for ROA %. This places T. Kawabe in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.88. T. Kawabe's value of 1.70% is 9.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.66 vs. the industry median of 1.88, T. Kawabe 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROA % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.88, based on 1,065 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. T. Kawabe's current ROA % of 1.70% is 9.6% 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 T. Kawabe and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROA % is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. T. Kawabe's current ROA % is 1.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is T. Kawabe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, T. Kawabe (TSE:8123) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,334.52, compared to a current price of 円1,328.00 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.66 and 9.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.88. T. Kawabe's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 T. Kawabe (TSE:8123), the current ROA % is 1.70% 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 T. Kawabe (TSE:8123) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, T. Kawabe stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,328.00 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,334.52.
GuruFocus considers T. Kawabe to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8123:
ROA %: 1.70% (near median its 10-year median of 1.66)
GF Value™: 円1,334.52 vs. price of 円1,328.00 (0.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#570 of 1065)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8123 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
T. Kawabe & Co Ltd is a manufacturer and trader of handkerchiefs, scarves, mufflers, aprons, and towels. The company operates in two business segments. The Personal Items segment manufactures, sells, imports, and exports handkerchiefs, scarves, mufflers, towels, and fabric products. The Fragrance segment manufactures, sells, imports, and exports perfumes. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Personal Items segment.
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