KDCLF (Japan Engine) ROCE %: 20.01% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Japan Engine ROCE %?

Japan Engine KDCLF 60 ROCE % is 20.01% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KDCLF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.01 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Japan Engine's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.01%.

Japan Engine (OTCPK:KDCLF) 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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Japan Engine ROCE % Historical Data

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Japan Engine ROCE % Calculation

Japan Engine'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 )
	=	40.707	/	( ( (221.128 - 101.018)	+	(201.392 - 67.151) )	/ 2 )
	=	40.707	/	( (120.11	+	134.241)	/ 2 )
	=	40.707	/	127.1755
	=	32.01 %

Japan Engine'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 )
	=	27.056	/	( ( (211.508 - 75.324)	+	(201.392 - 67.151) )	/ 2 )
	=	27.056	/	( ( 136.184	+	134.241 )	/ 2 )
	=	27.056	/	135.2125
	=	20.01 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 20.01% mean?

Japan Engine (KDCLF) has a ROCE % of 20.01% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Japan Engine's ROCE % too high?

Japan Engine's current ROCE % is 20.01%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Japan Engine's value of 20.01% is 181.8% above this industry median. Overall, Japan Engine has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Japan Engine's ROCE % compare to GEV and ETN?

Japan Engine's ROCE % of 20.01% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Japan Engine's value of 20.01% is 181.8% 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 Products company?

The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.10, based on 3,032 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. Japan Engine's current ROCE % of 20.01% is 181.8% 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 Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Engine's current ROCE % is 20.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Japan Engine stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Engine (KDCLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.01, compared to a current price of $50.45 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 20.01% and 181.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 7.10. Japan Engine's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Japan Engine (KDCLF), the current ROCE % is 20.01% 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 Japan Engine (KDCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Engine stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $50.45 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.01. GuruFocus considers Japan Engine to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KDCLF:

ROCE %: 20.01%
GF Value™: $34.01 vs. price of $50.45 (48.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 181.8% above the Industrial Products median

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Japan Engine Business Description

Industry Industrials Industrial Products

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Address 1-38, Minamifutami, Futami-cho, Hyogo Prefecture, Akashi, JPN, 674 0093

Website https://www.j-eng.co.jp

Japan Engine Corp is a Japanese company engaged in the production and sale of various types of UE diesel engines. It also manufactures machinery and equipment related to marine, factory automation and energy saving. The organization has a business presence in Japan and other countries.

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