ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Heiwa Paper Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.38%.
As of today (2026-07-11), Heiwa Paper Co's WACC % is 2.64%. Heiwa Paper Co's ROC % is 0.48% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Heiwa Paper Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Heiwa Paper Co (TSE:9929) 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, Heiwa Paper Co's WACC % is 2.64%. Heiwa Paper Co's ROC % is 0.48% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Heiwa Paper Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
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.
Heiwa Paper Co ROC % Related Terms
Heiwa Paper Co ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Heiwa Paper 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 (Mar. 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.
Heiwa Paper Co (TSE:9929) has a ROC % of 1.38% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Heiwa Paper Co and its competitors.
Is Heiwa Paper Co's ROC % too high?
Heiwa Paper Co's current ROC % is 1.38%. The Forest Products industry median ROC % is 1.55. Heiwa Paper Co's value of 1.38% is 11% below this industry median. Overall, Heiwa Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heiwa Paper Co's ROC % compare to competitors?
Heiwa Paper Co's ROC % of 1.38% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.55. Heiwa Paper Co's value of 1.38% is 11% below 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 Forest Products company?
The median ROC % among Forest Products companies is 1.55, based on 277 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. Heiwa Paper Co's current ROC % of 1.38% is 11% 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 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 Heiwa Paper Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROC % is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heiwa Paper Co's current ROC % is 1.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heiwa Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heiwa Paper Co (TSE:9929) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円437.78, compared to a current price of 円467.00 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 1.38% and 11% below the Forest Products industry median of 1.55. Heiwa Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Heiwa Paper Co (TSE:9929), the current ROC % is 1.38% 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 Heiwa Paper Co (TSE:9929) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heiwa Paper Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円467.00 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円437.78.
GuruFocus considers Heiwa Paper Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9929:
ROC %: 1.38%
GF Value™: 円437.78 vs. price of 円467.00 (6.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11% below the Forest Products median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9929 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heiwa Paper Co Ltd develops, sells, exports and imports specialty papers, high-grade papers, industrial papers, and other paper materials. It also develops and commercializes new paper products. The company's product profile includes Exo Raxa, TANT, Deep Mat, Gokanshi, Cotton Life S, Satogami, Bunpel, SS-Soft, Mandala, Snow Petal, Kishu Rainbow, and others.
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