KWHIY (Kawasaki Heavy Industries) ROCE %: 18.77% (As of Mar. 2026)


KWHIY Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd KWHIY
84 GF Score
Price $7.11
GF Value $4.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kawasaki Heavy Industries ROCE %?

Kawasaki Heavy Industries KWHIY -1.52% 84 ROCE % is 18.77% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KWHIY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.11 (Significantly 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. Kawasaki Heavy Industries's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.77%.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries  (OTCPK:KWHIY) 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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Kawasaki Heavy Industries ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawasaki Heavy Industries'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.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries ROCE % Chart

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries Quarterly Data
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries ROCE % Calculation

Kawasaki Heavy Industries'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 )
=1051.167/( ( (20240.169 - 12393.216) + (20951.389 - 12314.285) )/ 2 )
=1051.167/( (7846.953+8637.104)/ 2 )
=1051.167/8242.0285
=12.75 %

Kawasaki Heavy Industries'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 )
=1601.056/( ( (21080.275 - 12658.801) + (20951.389 - 12314.285) )/ 2 )
=1601.056/( ( 8421.474 + 8637.104 )/ 2 )
=1601.056/8529.289
=18.77 %

(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 18.77% mean?
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIY) has a ROCE % of 18.77% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kawasaki Heavy Industries' ROCE % too high?
Kawasaki Heavy Industries' current ROCE % is 18.77%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' value of 18.77% is 164.4% above this industry median. Overall, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Heavy Industries' ROCE % compare to GEV and ETN?
Kawasaki Heavy Industries' ROCE % of 18.77% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' value of 18.77% is 164.4% 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. Kawasaki Heavy Industries's current ROCE % of 18.77% is 164.4% 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. Kawasaki Heavy Industries's current ROCE % is 18.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Heavy Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.11, compared to a current price of $7.11 — trading 73% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 18.77% and 164.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 7.10. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Heavy Industries (KWHIY), the current ROCE % is 18.77% 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 Heavy Industries (KWHIY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Heavy Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.11 is trading 73% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.11. GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Heavy Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KWHIY:

  • ROCE %: 18.77%
  • GF Value™: $4.11 vs. price of $7.11 (73% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 164.4% above the Industrial Products median

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

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Business Description

Address 1-1-3 Higashikawasakicho, Kobe Crystal Tower, Chuo-ku, Kobe, JPN, 650-8680
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd is a Japan-based conglomerate with operations in aerospace, marine, and vehicles. The company operates through six segments. The Aerospace Systems segment manufactures and sells aircraft, engines, and space-related equipment. The Energy Solutions & Marine segment provides energy equipment, hydrogen systems, marine propulsion, plants, ships, and crushers. The Power Sports & Engine segment produces motorcycles, off-road vehicles, personal watercraft, and general-purpose engines. The Precision Machinery and Robots segment offers hydraulic equipment and industrial robots. The Vehicle segment manufactures railway vehicles and snow removal machinery. The Other segment covers commerce mediation, sales, orders, and welfare facility management.
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