MRAAF (Murata Manufacturing Co) ROCE %: 11.98% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MRAAF Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd MRAAF
70 GF Score
Price $45.08
GF Value $22.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Murata Manufacturing Co ROCE %?

Murata Manufacturing Co MRAAF +1.39% 70 ROCE % is 11.98% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MRAAF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 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. Murata Manufacturing Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.98%.

Murata Manufacturing Co  (OTCPK:MRAAF) 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.

Murata Manufacturing Co ROCE % Related Terms

Murata Manufacturing Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Murata 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.

Murata Manufacturing Co ROCE % Chart

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

Murata 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 )
=1965.129/( ( (20315.596 - 1855.102) + (20160.351 - 1994.452) )/ 2 )
=1965.129/( (18460.494+18165.899)/ 2 )
=1965.129/18313.1965
=10.73 %

Murata 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 )
=2157.84/( ( (19828.214 - 1955.046) + (20160.351 - 1994.452) )/ 2 )
=2157.84/( ( 17873.168 + 18165.899 )/ 2 )
=2157.84/18019.5335
=11.98 %

(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 11.98% mean?
Murata Manufacturing Co (MRAAF) has a ROCE % of 11.98% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Murata Manufacturing Co's ROCE % too high?
Murata Manufacturing Co's current ROCE % is 11.98%. The Hardware industry median ROCE % is 5.85. Murata Manufacturing Co's value of 11.98% is 104.8% above this industry median. Overall, Murata Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Murata Manufacturing Co's ROCE % compare to APH and GLW?
Murata Manufacturing Co's ROCE % of 11.98% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.85. Murata Manufacturing Co's value of 11.98% is 104.8% 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 a Hardware company?
The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.85, based on 2,451 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. Murata Manufacturing Co's current ROCE % of 11.98% is 104.8% 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 Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Murata Manufacturing Co's current ROCE % is 11.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Murata Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murata Manufacturing Co (MRAAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.06, compared to a current price of $45.08 — trading 104.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 11.98% and 104.8% above the Hardware industry median of 5.85. Murata Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Murata Manufacturing Co (MRAAF), the current ROCE % is 11.98% 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 Murata Manufacturing Co (MRAAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murata Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $45.08 is trading 104.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.06. GuruFocus considers Murata Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MRAAF:

  • ROCE %: 11.98%
  • GF Value™: $22.06 vs. price of $45.08 (104.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 104.8% above the Hardware median

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

Murata Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address 1-10-1 Higashikotari, Kyoto Prefecture, Nagaokakyo, JPN, 617-8555
Murata Manufacturing produces passive components for electronic devices. Passive components are necessary for all electronic circuits, used to enable wireless communication, store electricity and handle electric flow, remove electromagnetic noise from circuits, and so on. Thus, passive components are imperative for electronic circuits. For instance, one high-end smartphone contains more than 1,000 passive components. Murata Manufacturing is the world's leading supplier of passive components, such as MLCC and SAW filters.
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