KURRF (Kuraray Co) ROCE %: -5.93% (As of Dec. 2025)


KURRF Kuraray Co Ltd KURRF
81 GF Score
Price $11.00
GF Value $12.10
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What is Kuraray Co ROCE %?

Kuraray Co KURRF 81 ROCE % is -5.93% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates KURRF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.10. 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. Kuraray Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -5.93%.

Kuraray Co  (OTCPK:KURRF) 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.

Kuraray Co ROCE % Related Terms

Kuraray Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuraray 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.

Kuraray Co ROCE % Chart

Kuraray Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Kuraray Co Quarterly Data
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Kuraray Co ROCE % Calculation

Kuraray Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=145.13/( ( (8394.785 - 1288.768) + (8360.395 - 1463.804) )/ 2 )
=145.13/( (7106.017+6896.591)/ 2 )
=145.13/7001.304
=2.07 %

Kuraray Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-418.92/( ( (8751.032 - 1529.674) + (8360.395 - 1463.804) )/ 2 )
=-418.92/( ( 7221.358 + 6896.591 )/ 2 )
=-418.92/7058.9745
=-5.93 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) 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 -5.93% mean?
Kuraray Co (KURRF) has a ROCE % of -5.93% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Kuraray Co's ROCE % too high?
Kuraray Co's current ROCE % is -5.93%. Overall, Kuraray Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuraray Co's ROCE % compare to DOW?
Kuraray Co's ROCE % of -5.93% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.42. 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.42, based on 1,590 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 Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuraray Co's current ROCE % is -5.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuraray Co stock overvalued right now?
Kuraray Co (KURRF) has a current ROCE % of -5.93%. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.10, compared to a current price of $11.00 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -5.93%. Kuraray Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Kuraray Co (KURRF), the current ROCE % is -5.93% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kuraray Co (KURRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuraray Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.00 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.10.

Key valuation signals for KURRF:

  • ROCE %: -5.93%
  • GF Value™: $12.10 vs. price of $11.00 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Kuraray Co Business Description

Address 2-6-4 Otemachi, Tokiwabashi Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0004
Kuraray Co Ltd manufactures and sells specialty chemicals, fibers, and resins. The firm organizes itself into six segments based on product type. The Vinyl Acetate segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells plastic films and resins for use in the food packaging and electronics industries. The Isoprene segment sells isoprene chemicals, thermoplastic elastomers, and liquid rubber. The Functional Materials segment sells dental materials, while the Textile segment sells fibers for cement and concrete, as well as industrial products for automobiles and hook-and-loop fasteners for clothing. The other two segments are Trading and Other.
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