Nidec (STU:NIB) ROCE %: 10.74% (As of Sep. 2025)


STU:NIB Nidec Corp STU:NIB
87 GF Score
Price €14.88
GF Value €17.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nidec ROCE %?

Nidec STU:NIB -1.12% 87 ROCE % is 10.74% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:NIB with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.00 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Nidec's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 10.74%.

Nidec  (STU:NIB) 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.

Nidec ROCE % Related Terms

Nidec ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nidec'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.

Nidec ROCE % Chart

Nidec Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.00 10.39 6.89 10.05 11.58

Nidec Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.81 14.86 9.72 -3.80 10.74
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Nidec ROCE % Calculation

Nidec's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=1594.655/( ( (19403.013 - 5873.649) + (20637.283 - 6613.472) )/ 2 )
=1594.655/( (13529.364+14023.811)/ 2 )
=1594.655/13776.5875
=11.58 %

Nidec's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=1475.12/( ( (20044.293 - 6309.414) + (20107.768 - 6369.022) )/ 2 )
=1475.12/( ( 13734.879 + 13738.746 )/ 2 )
=1475.12/13736.8125
=10.74 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 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 10.74% mean?
Nidec (STU:NIB) has a ROCE % of 10.74% as of Sep. 2025.
Is Nidec's ROCE % too high?
Nidec's current ROCE % is 10.74%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Nidec's value of 10.74% is 51.3% above this industry median. Overall, Nidec has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nidec's ROCE % compare to GEV and ETN?
Nidec's ROCE % of 10.74% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Nidec's value of 10.74% is 51.3% 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. Nidec's current ROCE % of 10.74% is 51.3% 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. Nidec's current ROCE % is 10.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nidec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nidec (STU:NIB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.00, compared to a current price of €14.88 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 10.74% and 51.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 7.10. Nidec's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Nidec (STU:NIB), the current ROCE % is 10.74% as of Sep. 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 Nidec (STU:NIB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nidec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.88 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.00. GuruFocus considers Nidec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:NIB:

  • ROCE %: 10.74%
  • GF Value™: €17.00 vs. price of €14.88 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.3% above the Industrial Products median

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

Nidec Business Description

Address 338 Kuzetonoshiro-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 601-8205
Nidec is a global leader of brushless direct current motors, which have advantages in power efficiency, silence, and durability. Nidec possesses the number-one market share in a wide variety of products, such as hard disk drive motors, optical disk drive motors, vibration motors on handsets, brushless motors for inverter air conditioners, and brushless motors for electric power steering on automobiles. It continues to benefit from the growing demand for power-efficient motors, driven by strengthening environmental regulations.
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