Kohoku Kogyo Co (FRA:H9J) ROCE %: 27.39% (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:H9J Kohoku Kogyo Co Ltd FRA:H9J
82 GF Score
Price €22.00
GF Value €14.86
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What is Kohoku Kogyo Co ROCE %?

Kohoku Kogyo Co FRA:H9J -7.56% 82 ROCE % is 27.39% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:H9J with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.86. The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Kohoku Kogyo Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 27.39%.

Kohoku Kogyo Co  (FRA:H9J) 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.

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Kohoku Kogyo Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kohoku Kogyo 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.

Kohoku Kogyo Co ROCE % Chart

Kohoku Kogyo Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 33.83 22.51 13.04 20.36 16.30

Kohoku Kogyo Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Kohoku Kogyo Co ROCE % Calculation

Kohoku Kogyo 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: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=24.511/( ( (178.093 - 18.285) + (155.113 - 14.153) )/ 2 )
=24.511/( (159.808+140.96)/ 2 )
=24.511/150.384
=16.30 %

Kohoku Kogyo 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 )
=38.1/( ( (148.46 - 11.19) + (155.113 - 14.153) )/ 2 )
=38.1/( ( 137.27 + 140.96 )/ 2 )
=38.1/139.115
=27.39 %

(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 27.39% mean?
Kohoku Kogyo Co (FRA:H9J) has a ROCE % of 27.39% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Kohoku Kogyo Co's ROCE % too high?
Kohoku Kogyo Co's current ROCE % is 27.39%. The Hardware industry median ROCE % is 5.90. Kohoku Kogyo Co's value of 27.39% is 364.2% above this industry median. Overall, Kohoku Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohoku Kogyo Co's ROCE % compare to APH and GLW?
Kohoku Kogyo Co's ROCE % of 27.39% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.90. Kohoku Kogyo Co's value of 27.39% is 364.2% 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 Hardware company?
The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.90, based on 2,451 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. Kohoku Kogyo Co's current ROCE % of 27.39% is 364.2% 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 Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kohoku Kogyo Co's current ROCE % is 27.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kohoku Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Kohoku Kogyo Co (FRA:H9J) has a current ROCE % of 27.39%. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.86, compared to a current price of €22.00 — trading 48% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 27.39% and 364.2% above the Hardware industry median of 5.90. Kohoku Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kohoku Kogyo Co (FRA:H9J), the current ROCE % is 27.39% 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 Kohoku Kogyo Co (FRA:H9J) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohoku Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €22.00 is trading 48% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.86.

Key valuation signals for FRA:H9J:

  • ROCE %: 27.39%
  • GF Value™: €14.86 vs. price of €22.00 (48% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 364.2% above the Hardware median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:H9J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kohoku Kogyo Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6524:Japan
Address 1623 Takatsuki, Takatsuki-cho, Shiga Prefecture, Nagahama, JPN, 529-0241
Kohoku Kogyo Co Ltd is engaged in the Manufacture and sale of lead terminals for aluminum electrolytic capacitors, optical communication parts, and precision parts made from quartz glass.
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