Sankyo KaseiTSE:8138 77 ROA % is 3.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 1.79. GuruFocus rates TSE:8138 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,416.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,608 Chemicals companies, Sankyo Kasei ranks better than 65.8% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sankyo Kasei's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円555 Mil.
Sankyo Kasei's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15,184 Mil. Therefore, Sankyo Kasei's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sankyo Kasei's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8138'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 1.79 Max: 4.85
Current: 4.85
During the past 13 years, Sankyo Kasei's highest ROA % was 4.85%. The lowest was 0.04%. And the median was 1.79%.
TSE:8138's ROA % is ranked better than 65.8% of 1608
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs TSE:8138: 4.85
Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) 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.
Sankyo Kasei ROA % Related Terms
Sankyo Kasei ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sankyo Kasei'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sankyo Kasei'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.
Sankyo Kasei ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sankyo Kasei's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sankyo Kasei'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.
Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) has a ROA % of 3.65% 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 Sankyo Kasei and its competitors. This is 104% above median its historical median of 1.79. Over the past decade, Sankyo Kasei's ROA % has ranged from 0.04 to 4.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #550 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Sankyo Kasei's ROA % too high?
Sankyo Kasei's current ROA % of 3.65% is 104% above median its 10-year median of 1.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 4.85. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.90. Sankyo Kasei's value of 3.65% is 25.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #550 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sankyo Kasei has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sankyo Kasei's ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #550 out of 1608 companies for ROA %. This puts Sankyo Kasei in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. Sankyo Kasei's value of 3.65% is 25.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sankyo Kasei's own ROA % has ranged from 0.04 to 4.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.79 vs. the industry median of 2.90, Sankyo Kasei 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,608 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. Sankyo Kasei's current ROA % of 3.65% is 25.9% 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 Sankyo Kasei and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sankyo Kasei's current ROA % is 3.65%, which is 104% 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 Sankyo Kasei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,416.36, compared to a current price of 円4,000.00 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.65%, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 1.79 and 25.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.90. Sankyo Kasei's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138), the current ROA % is 3.65% 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 Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankyo Kasei stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,000.00 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,416.36.
GuruFocus considers Sankyo Kasei to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8138:
ROA %: 3.65% (104% above median its 10-year median of 1.79)
GF Value™: 円3,416.36 vs. price of 円4,000.00 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% above the Chemicals median (#550 of 1608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8138 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sankyo Kasei Corp manufactures and markets industrial chemicals, synthetic resins, pigments, paints, poisons, dyes and dyeing auxiliaries. It also imports and exports building materials, electrical equipment and parts, machinery, tools and other general goods. The company has two segments: Science Business and Building Material Business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Science Business.
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