DFKCY (Daifuku Co) ROCE %: 19.70% (As of Mar. 2026)


DFKCY Daifuku Co Ltd DFKCY
83 GF Score
Price $21.73
GF Value $10.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Daifuku Co ROCE %?

Daifuku Co DFKCY -0.14% 83 ROCE % is 19.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DFKCY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. Daifuku Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.70%.

Daifuku Co  (OTCPK:DFKCY) 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.

Daifuku Co ROCE % Related Terms

Daifuku Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daifuku 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.

Daifuku Co ROCE % Chart

Daifuku Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Daifuku Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Daifuku Co ROCE % Calculation

Daifuku Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=704.57/( ( (4312.909 - 1410.986) + (4837.322 - 1457.076) )/ 2 )
=704.57/( (2901.923+3380.246)/ 2 )
=704.57/3141.0845
=22.43 %

Daifuku Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=668.276/( ( (4837.322 - 1457.076) + (4683.207 - 1280.064) )/ 2 )
=668.276/( ( 3380.246 + 3403.143 )/ 2 )
=668.276/3391.6945
=19.70 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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 19.70% mean?
Daifuku Co (DFKCY) has a ROCE % of 19.70% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Daifuku Co's ROCE % too high?
Daifuku Co's current ROCE % is 19.70%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Daifuku Co's value of 19.70% is 177.5% above this industry median. Overall, Daifuku Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daifuku Co's ROCE % compare to GEV and ETN?
Daifuku Co's ROCE % of 19.70% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Daifuku Co's value of 19.70% is 177.5% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.10, based on 3,032 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. Daifuku Co's current ROCE % of 19.70% is 177.5% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daifuku Co's current ROCE % is 19.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daifuku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co (DFKCY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.69, compared to a current price of $21.73 — trading 103.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 19.70% and 177.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 7.10. Daifuku Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Daifuku Co (DFKCY), the current ROCE % is 19.70% 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 Daifuku Co (DFKCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.73 is trading 103.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.69. GuruFocus considers Daifuku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DFKCY:

  • ROCE %: 19.70%
  • GF Value™: $10.69 vs. price of $21.73 (103.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 177.5% above the Industrial Products median

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

Daifuku Co Business Description

Address 3-2-11 Mitejima, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 555-0012
Daifuku, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is the world's largest provider of material handling systems. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates automation solutions that manage the movement, storage, and control of goods across industries. Its operations span cleanroom systems for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, factory automation, distribution center and warehouse systems, airport baggage handling, and automotive production lines. In addition to supplying advanced equipment—such as automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, sorting systems, and automated guided vehicles—Daifuku offers software, maintenance, and other services to deliver end-to-end automation solutions for global clients.
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