Sapporo Breweries (STU:SBW) ROCE %: -1.00% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:SBW Sapporo Breweries Ltd STU:SBW
70 GF Score
Price €9.95
GF Value €7.17
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What is Sapporo Breweries ROCE %?

Sapporo Breweries STU:SBW +0.51% 70 ROCE % is -1.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:SBW with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.17. 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. Sapporo Breweries's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.00%.


Sapporo Breweries  (STU:SBW) 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.


Sapporo Breweries ROCE % Related Terms


Sapporo Breweries ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sapporo Breweries'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.

Sapporo Breweries ROCE % Chart

Sapporo Breweries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Sapporo Breweries 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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Sapporo Breweries ROCE % Calculation

Sapporo Breweries'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 )
=146.968/( ( (4128.613 - 1285.262) + (3580.485 - 1192.73) )/ 2 )
=146.968/( (2843.351+2387.755)/ 2 )
=146.968/2615.553
=5.62 %

Sapporo Breweries'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 )
=-23.832/( ( (3580.485 - 1192.73) + (3477.646 - 1122.213) )/ 2 )
=-23.832/( ( 2387.755 + 2355.433 )/ 2 )
=-23.832/2371.594
=-1.00 %

(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 -1.00% mean?
Sapporo Breweries (STU:SBW) has a ROCE % of -1.00% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Sapporo Breweries' ROCE % too high?
Sapporo Breweries' current ROCE % is -1.00%. Overall, Sapporo Breweries has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapporo Breweries' ROCE % compare to BUD and STZ?
Sapporo Breweries' ROCE % of -1.00% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.59. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median ROCE % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.59, based on 208 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 Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median ROCE % is 7.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sapporo Breweries's current ROCE % is -1.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapporo Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Sapporo Breweries (STU:SBW) has a current ROCE % of -1.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.17, compared to a current price of €9.95 — trading 38.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -1.00%. Sapporo Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Sapporo Breweries (STU:SBW), the current ROCE % is -1.00% 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 Sapporo Breweries (STU:SBW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Breweries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.95 is trading 38.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.17.

Key valuation signals for STU:SBW:

  • ROCE %: -1.00%
  • GF Value™: €7.17 vs. price of €9.95 (38.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Sapporo Breweries Business Description

Address 4-20-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-8522
Sapporo Holdings Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in producing and supplying alcoholic drinks as well as food products and related services. The company operates through three main segments: Alcoholic Beverages, Food and Beverages, and Real Estate. The Alcoholic Beverages segment handles production and sales of alcoholic drinks along with restaurant operations. The Food and Beverages segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of food items and bottled water. The Real Estate segment is engaged in property leasing activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Alcoholic Beverages segment.
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