JFE Holdings (FRA:JFR) ROCE %: 1.49% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:JFR JFE Holdings Inc FRA:JFR
65 GF Score
Price €8.20
GF Value €9.06
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What is JFE Holdings ROCE %?

JFE Holdings FRA:JFR -0.61% 65 ROCE % is 1.49% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:JFR with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.06. 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. JFE Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.49%.

JFE Holdings  (FRA:JFR) 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.

JFE Holdings ROCE % Related Terms

JFE Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JFE Holdings'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.

JFE Holdings ROCE % Chart

JFE Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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JFE Holdings 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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JFE Holdings ROCE % Calculation

JFE Holdings'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 )
=642.089/( ( (35047.285 - 9145.354) + (32135.708 - 8118.864) )/ 2 )
=642.089/( (25901.931+24016.844)/ 2 )
=642.089/24959.3875
=2.57 %

JFE Holdings'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 )
=357.528/( ( (31541.419 - 7711.908) + (32135.708 - 8118.864) )/ 2 )
=357.528/( ( 23829.511 + 24016.844 )/ 2 )
=357.528/23923.1775
=1.49 %

(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 1.49% mean?
JFE Holdings (FRA:JFR) has a ROCE % of 1.49% as of Mar. 2026.
Is JFE Holdings' ROCE % too high?
JFE Holdings' current ROCE % is 1.49%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 5.63. JFE Holdings' value of 1.49% is 73.5% below this industry median. Overall, JFE Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JFE Holdings' ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
JFE Holdings' ROCE % of 1.49% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.63. JFE Holdings' value of 1.49% is 73.5% 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 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. JFE Holdings's current ROCE % of 1.49% is 73.5% 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 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. JFE Holdings's current ROCE % is 1.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JFE Holdings stock overvalued right now?
JFE Holdings (FRA:JFR) has a current ROCE % of 1.49%. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.06, compared to a current price of €8.20 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 1.49% and 73.5% below the Steel industry median of 5.63. JFE Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 JFE Holdings (FRA:JFR), the current ROCE % is 1.49% 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 JFE Holdings (FRA:JFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JFE Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.20 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.06.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JFR:

  • ROCE %: 1.49%
  • GF Value™: €9.06 vs. price of €8.20 (9.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.5% below the Steel median

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

JFE Holdings Business Description

Address 2-2-3 Uchisaiwaicho, 28th Floor, Hibiya International Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0011
JFE Holdings Inc is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel and related products. The company operates its business through three segments. The Engineering segment covers energy, urban environment, steel structure, and industrial machinery projects, along with recycling and electricity retail businesses. The Iron and Steel segment manufactures and sells steel products, processed steel products, raw materials, and engages in related services such as transportation, equipment maintenance, and construction. The Trading Company segment handles steel products, steelmaking raw materials, non-ferrous metals, foodstuffs, and other trading activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Iron and steel segment.
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