KBSTF (Kobe Steel) ROCE %: 3.29% (As of Mar. 2026)


KBSTF Kobe Steel Ltd KBSTF
74 GF Score
Price $12.32
GF Value $10.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kobe Steel ROCE %?

Kobe Steel KBSTF -7.05% 74 ROCE % is 3.29% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KBSTF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.59 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Kobe Steel's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.29%.

Kobe Steel  (OTCPK:KBSTF) 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.

Kobe Steel ROCE % Related Terms

Kobe Steel ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kobe Steel'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.

Kobe Steel ROCE % Chart

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

Kobe Steel'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 )
=846.198/( ( (19395.542 - 6135.554) + (18056.058 - 5361.977) )/ 2 )
=846.198/( (13259.988+12694.081)/ 2 )
=846.198/12977.0345
=6.52 %

Kobe Steel'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 )
=418.824/( ( (18524.215 - 5785.736) + (18056.058 - 5361.977) )/ 2 )
=418.824/( ( 12738.479 + 12694.081 )/ 2 )
=418.824/12716.28
=3.29 %

(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 3.29% mean?
Kobe Steel (KBSTF) has a ROCE % of 3.29% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kobe Steel's ROCE % too high?
Kobe Steel's current ROCE % is 3.29%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 5.61. Kobe Steel's value of 3.29% is 41.4% below this industry median. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
Kobe Steel's ROCE % of 3.29% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.61. Kobe Steel's value of 3.29% is 41.4% 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 5.61, based on 625 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. Kobe Steel's current ROCE % of 3.29% is 41.4% 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 5.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobe Steel's current ROCE % is 3.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel (KBSTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.59, compared to a current price of $12.32 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 3.29% and 41.4% below the Steel industry median of 5.61. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF), the current ROCE % is 3.29% 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.32 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.59. GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KBSTF:

  • ROCE %: 3.29%
  • GF Value™: $10.59 vs. price of $12.32 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.4% below the Steel median

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

Kobe Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges 5406:JapanKST:Germany
Address 2-2-4 Wakihama Kaigandori, Chuo-ku, Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, JPN, 651-8585
Kobe Steel Ltd engages in the manufacture, production, and sale of iron and steel. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction Machinery segment offers excavators, cranes, loaders, and workboats. Electric Power supplies electricity through group companies. Engineering handles plants for steel, petrochemicals, nuclear, water, and waste treatment, along with civil engineering and transport systems. Machinery provides compressors, engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, chemical and rubber machinery, and specialty materials. Materials include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, and forged products. Steel & Aluminum delivers rolled products, plates, wires, and special steels, while Welding covers electrodes, flux, robots, power sources, and related services.
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