ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Kowa Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 25.59%.
As of today (2026-07-11), Kowa Co's WACC % is 2.28%. Kowa Co's ROC % is 26.87% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Kowa Co generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Kowa Co (TSE:7807) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Kowa Co's WACC % is 2.28%. Kowa Co's ROC % is 26.87% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Kowa Co generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of 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.
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Kowa Co ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kowa Co's ROC % 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.
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The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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.
Kowa Co (TSE:7807) has a ROC % of 25.59% as of Feb. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Kowa Co and its competitors.
Is Kowa Co's ROC % too high?
Kowa Co's current ROC % is 25.59%. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median ROC % is 3.46. Kowa Co's value of 25.59% is 639.6% above this industry median. Overall, Kowa Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kowa Co's ROC % compare to SN and SGI?
Kowa Co's ROC % of 25.59% can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.46. Kowa Co's value of 25.59% is 639.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median ROC % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.46, based on 426 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kowa Co's current ROC % of 25.59% is 639.6% 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Kowa Co and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median ROC % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kowa Co's current ROC % is 25.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kowa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kowa Co (TSE:7807) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,080.70, compared to a current price of 円816.00 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 25.59% and 639.6% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.46. Kowa Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kowa Co (TSE:7807), the current ROC % is 25.59% 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 Kowa Co (TSE:7807) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kowa Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円816.00 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,080.70.
GuruFocus considers Kowa Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7807:
ROC %: 25.59%
GF Value™: 円1,080.70 vs. price of 円816.00 (24.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 639.6% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7807 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kowa Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in manufacture and sale of welfare equipment. The company is involved in the production and sales of welfare nursing care products including walking cars and walking aids or walk assistance carts, silver cars, handrails, walking canes, bath related products, toilet-related products and life-support products. It supplies its products mainly to chain stores, wholesale trading companies for welfare equipment, national welfare equipment lease companies, department stores, mail-order companies and others.
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