KAIKY (Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha) ROCE %: 4.49% (As of Mar. 2026)


KAIKY Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd KAIKY
64 GF Score
Price $16.80
GF Value $15.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ROCE %?

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha KAIKY 64 ROCE % is 4.49% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAIKY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.49%.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha  (OTCPK:KAIKY) 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.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ROCE % Related Terms

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's ROCE % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ROCE % Chart

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 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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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ROCE % Calculation

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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 )
=885.245/( ( (14826.812 - 1378.36) + (14771.547 - 1481.926) )/ 2 )
=885.245/( (13448.452+13289.621)/ 2 )
=885.245/13369.0365
=6.62 %

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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 )
=594.696/( ( (14663.669 - 1479.563) + (14771.547 - 1481.926) )/ 2 )
=594.696/( ( 13184.106 + 13289.621 )/ 2 )
=594.696/13236.8635
=4.49 %

(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 4.49% mean?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) has a ROCE % of 4.49% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's ROCE % too high?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current ROCE % is 4.49%. The Transportation industry median ROCE % is 7.74. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 4.49% is 42% below this industry median. Overall, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's ROCE % compare to competitors?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's ROCE % of 4.49% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.74. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 4.49% is 42% 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 Transportation company?
The median ROCE % among Transportation companies is 7.74, based on 997 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current ROCE % of 4.49% is 42% 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 Transportation industry, the median ROCE % is 7.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current ROCE % is 4.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.94, compared to a current price of $16.80 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 4.49% and 42% below the Transportation industry median of 7.74. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY), the current ROCE % is 4.49% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.80 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.94. GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAIKY:

  • ROCE %: 4.49%
  • GF Value™: $15.94 vs. price of $16.80 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42% below the Transportation median

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

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Business Description

Other Exchanges 9107:JapanKLI1:Germany
Address 8 Kaigan-dori, Shinko Building, Chuo-ku, Kobe, JPN, 650-0024
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the logistics business. The company operates its business through three segments. The Dry Bulk segment covers bulk cargo shipping. The Energy Resources segment includes liquefied natural gas transportation, oil tankers, offshore operations, and electric power businesses. The Product Logistics segment handles car carrier services, logistics, coastal and domestic shipping, and containership operations. The Others segment consists of ship management, travel agency, and real estate leasing and management businesses not included in the main reporting segments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Product logistics segment.
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