KOTMF (Koito Manufacturing Co) ROCE %: -0.23% (As of Mar. 2026)


KOTMF Koito Manufacturing Co Ltd KOTMF
88 GF Score
Price $16.05
GF Value $15.12
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What is Koito Manufacturing Co ROCE %?

Koito Manufacturing Co KOTMF +34.31% 88 ROCE % is -0.23% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KOTMF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.12. 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. Koito Manufacturing Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.23%.

Koito Manufacturing Co  (OTCPK:KOTMF) 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.

Koito Manufacturing Co ROCE % Related Terms

Koito Manufacturing Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Koito Manufacturing 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.

Koito Manufacturing Co ROCE % Chart

Koito Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Koito Manufacturing Co 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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Koito Manufacturing Co ROCE % Calculation

Koito Manufacturing Co'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 )
=229.426/( ( (5970.524 - 1163.034) + (5710.774 - 1219.251) )/ 2 )
=229.426/( (4807.49+4491.523)/ 2 )
=229.426/4649.5065
=4.93 %

Koito Manufacturing 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 )
=-10.412/( ( (5814.527 - 1138.159) + (5710.774 - 1219.251) )/ 2 )
=-10.412/( ( 4676.368 + 4491.523 )/ 2 )
=-10.412/4583.9455
=-0.23 %

(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 -0.23% mean?
Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMF) has a ROCE % of -0.23% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Koito Manufacturing Co's ROCE % too high?
Koito Manufacturing Co's current ROCE % is -0.23%. Overall, Koito Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koito Manufacturing Co's ROCE % compare to ORLY and AZO?
Koito Manufacturing Co's ROCE % of -0.23% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.94. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROCE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.94, based on 1,319 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. 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 Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROCE % is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koito Manufacturing Co's current ROCE % is -0.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koito Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMF) has a current ROCE % of -0.23%. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.12, compared to a current price of $16.05 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -0.23%. Koito Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMF), the current ROCE % is -0.23% 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 Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koito Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.05 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.12.

Key valuation signals for KOTMF:

  • ROCE %: -0.23%
  • GF Value™: $15.12 vs. price of $16.05 (6.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Koito Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address 5-1-18 Kitashinagawa, Sumitomo Fudosan Osaki Twin Building East Wing, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-0001
Koito Manufacturing Co Ltd mainly produces automotive lighting equipment for domestic and international markets and supplies products globally. The company operates through six geographical segments: Japan, North America, China, Asia, Europe, and Other. In addition to automotive lighting, it also manufactures and sells railroad vehicle control equipment, aircraft parts, and railroad vehicle seats.
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