Belc CoTSE:9974 +1.27%93 ROA % is 7.32% as of Feb. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 6.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:9974 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of 円7,996.50 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Belc Co ranks better than 69.03% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Belc Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円16,232 Mil.
Belc Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円221,611 Mil. Therefore, Belc Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 7.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Belc Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9974'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.91 Med: 6.19 Max: 6.72
Current: 5.91
During the past 13 years, Belc Co's highest ROA % was 6.72%. The lowest was 5.91%. And the median was 6.19%.
TSE:9974's ROA % is ranked better than 69.03% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.615
vs TSE:9974: 5.91
Belc Co (TSE:9974) 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 four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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.
Belc Co ROA % Related Terms
Belc Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Belc 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Belc 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.
Belc Co ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Belc Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Belc 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 four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Belc Co (TSE:9974) has a ROA % of 7.32% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Belc Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 6.19. Over the past decade, Belc Co's ROA % has ranged from 5.91 to 6.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #96 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Belc Co's ROA % too high?
Belc Co's current ROA % of 7.32% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 6.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.91 to a high of 6.72. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.62. Belc Co's value of 7.32% is 102.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #96 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Belc Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Belc Co's ROA % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #96 out of 310 companies for ROA %. This puts Belc Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.62. Belc Co's value of 7.32% is 102.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Belc Co's own ROA % has ranged from 5.91 to 6.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.19 vs. the industry median of 3.62, Belc 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 3.62, based on 310 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. Belc Co's current ROA % of 7.32% is 102.5% 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 Belc Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Belc Co's current ROA % is 7.32%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 6.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Belc Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belc Co (TSE:9974) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円7,996.50, compared to a current price of 円6,370.00 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.32%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 6.19 and 102.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.62. Belc Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100. 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 Belc Co (TSE:9974), the current ROA % is 7.32% as of Feb. 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 Belc Co (TSE:9974) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belc Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円6,370.00 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円7,996.50.
GuruFocus considers Belc Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9974:
ROA %: 7.32% (18% above median its 10-year median of 6.19)
GF Value™: 円7,996.50 vs. price of 円6,370.00 (20.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 102.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#96 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Belc Co Ltd manages a chain of food supermarkets in Japan. The company is headquartered in Japan and earns the entirety of its revenue domestically. The company has a chain of retail stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area and is focused on Saitama Prefecture. Through its subsidiaries, Belc Co. Ltd is involved with the production and distribution of food items and ready-made meals to its self-run stores. Its products include perishable goods, grocery items, sundry items, daily necessities, and processed food. Belc Co. Ltd also provides services to its stores, including chain management and cleaning.
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