Sanyo Trading Co (FRA:VK6) ROCE %: 18.86% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:VK6 Sanyo Trading Co Ltd FRA:VK6
93 GF Score
Price €4.36
GF Value €3.90
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What is Sanyo Trading Co ROCE %?

Sanyo Trading Co FRA:VK6 +1.61% 93 ROCE % is 18.86% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VK6 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.90. The stock has 5 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. Sanyo Trading Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.86%.

Sanyo Trading Co  (FRA:VK6) 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.

Sanyo Trading Co ROCE % Related Terms

Sanyo Trading Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanyo Trading 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.

Sanyo Trading Co ROCE % Chart

Sanyo Trading Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
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Sanyo Trading Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.70 12.40 3.44 23.46 18.86
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Sanyo Trading Co ROCE % Calculation

Sanyo Trading Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=43.175/( ( (475.166 - 161.348) + (469.588 - 161.949) )/ 2 )
=43.175/( (313.818+307.639)/ 2 )
=43.175/310.7285
=13.89 %

Sanyo Trading 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 )
=57.216/( ( (458.24 - 158.958) + (469.697 - 162.351) )/ 2 )
=57.216/( ( 299.282 + 307.346 )/ 2 )
=57.216/303.314
=18.86 %

(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 18.86% mean?
Sanyo Trading Co (FRA:VK6) has a ROCE % of 18.86% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Sanyo Trading Co's ROCE % too high?
Sanyo Trading Co's current ROCE % is 18.86%. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROCE % is 9.51. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 18.86% is 98.3% above this industry median. Overall, Sanyo Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Trading Co's ROCE % compare to GWW and FAST?
Sanyo Trading Co's ROCE % of 18.86% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.51. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 18.86% is 98.3% 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 Distribution company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.51, based on 158 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. Sanyo Trading Co's current ROCE % of 18.86% is 98.3% 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 Distribution industry, the median ROCE % is 9.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Trading Co's current ROCE % is 18.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Sanyo Trading Co (FRA:VK6) has a current ROCE % of 18.86%. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.90, compared to a current price of €4.36 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 18.86% and 98.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.51. Sanyo Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Sanyo Trading Co (FRA:VK6), the current ROCE % is 18.86% 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 Sanyo Trading Co (FRA:VK6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.36 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.90.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VK6:

  • ROCE %: 18.86%
  • GF Value™: €3.90 vs. price of €4.36 (11.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.3% above the Industrial Distribution median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VK6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sanyo Trading Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3176:Japan
Address Sanyo-Yasuda Building, 2-11, Kanda Nishiki-Cho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0054
Sanyo Trading Co Ltd is a Japanese trading company. The company deals in rubber goods, chemicals, scientific instruments, industrial products, and environmental goods.
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