DAIDF (Daido Steel Co) ROCE %: 8.60% (As of Dec. 2025)


DAIDF Daido Steel Co Ltd DAIDF
57 GF Score
Price $11.70
GF Value $7.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Daido Steel Co ROCE %?

Daido Steel Co DAIDF +26.83% 57 ROCE % is 8.60% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates DAIDF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Daido Steel Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.60%.

Daido Steel Co  (OTCPK:DAIDF) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Daido Steel Co ROCE % Related Terms

Daido Steel Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daido Steel Co's ROCE % 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.

Daido Steel Co ROCE % Chart

Daido Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Daido Steel Co Quarterly Data
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Daido Steel Co ROCE % Calculation

Daido Steel Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=288.664/( ( (5252.828 - 1222.742) + (5396.808 - 1258.48) )/ 2 )
=288.664/( (4030.086+4138.328)/ 2 )
=288.664/4084.207
=7.07 %

Daido Steel Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=354.628/( ( (5427.622 - 1231.729) + (5228.855 - 1180.592) )/ 2 )
=354.628/( ( 4195.893 + 4048.263 )/ 2 )
=354.628/4122.078
=8.60 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 8.60% mean?
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a ROCE % of 8.60% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Daido Steel Co's ROCE % too high?
Daido Steel Co's current ROCE % is 8.60%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 5.63. Daido Steel Co's value of 8.60% is 52.9% above this industry median. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
Daido Steel Co's ROCE % of 8.60% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.63. Daido Steel Co's value of 8.60% is 52.9% 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 ROCE % for a Steel company?
The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.63, based on 624 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Daido Steel Co's current ROCE % of 8.60% is 52.9% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daido Steel Co's current ROCE % is 8.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.17, compared to a current price of $11.70 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.60% and 52.9% above the Steel industry median of 5.63. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current ROCE % is 8.60% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.70 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.17. GuruFocus considers Daido Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DAIDF:

  • ROCE %: 8.60%
  • GF Value™: $7.17 vs. price of $11.70 (63.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.9% above the Steel median

No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Daido Steel Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5471:JapanDDL:Germany
Address 1-10, Higashisakura 1-chome, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, JPN, 461-8581
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
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