Sakata Seed (TSE:1377) ROCE %: 6.10% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:1377 Sakata Seed Corp TSE:1377
90 GF Score
Price 円4,315.00
GF Value 円4,434.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sakata Seed ROCE %?

Sakata Seed TSE:1377 -2.71% 90 ROCE % is 6.10% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1377 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,434.55 (Fairly Valued). 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. Sakata Seed's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.10%.

Sakata Seed  (TSE:1377) 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.

Sakata Seed ROCE % Related Terms

Sakata Seed ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sakata Seed'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.

Sakata Seed ROCE % Chart

Sakata Seed Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
ROCE %
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Sakata Seed Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Sakata Seed ROCE % Calculation

Sakata Seed's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: May. 2026 )  (A: May. 2025 )(A: May. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: May. 2026 )  (A: May. 2025 )(A: May. 2026 )
=16465/( ( (190986 - 20037) + (216778 - 26076) )/ 2 )
=16465/( (170949+190702)/ 2 )
=16465/180825.5
=9.11 %

Sakata Seed's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=11176/( ( (204477 - 23401) + (210231 - 25092) )/ 2 )
=11176/( ( 181076 + 185139 )/ 2 )
=11176/183107.5
=6.10 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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 6.10% mean?
Sakata Seed (TSE:1377) has a ROCE % of 6.10% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Sakata Seed's ROCE % too high?
Sakata Seed's current ROCE % is 6.10%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.88. Sakata Seed's value of 6.10% is 31.3% below this industry median. Overall, Sakata Seed has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sakata Seed's ROCE % compare to ADM and BG?
Sakata Seed's ROCE % of 6.10% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.88. Sakata Seed's value of 6.10% is 31.3% below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.88, based on 1,943 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. Sakata Seed's current ROCE % of 6.10% is 31.3% below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sakata Seed's current ROCE % is 6.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sakata Seed stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakata Seed (TSE:1377) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,434.55, compared to a current price of 円4,315.00 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.10% and 31.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.88. Sakata Seed's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Sakata Seed (TSE:1377), the current ROCE % is 6.10% as of Feb. 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 Sakata Seed (TSE:1377) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakata Seed stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円4,315.00 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,434.55. GuruFocus considers Sakata Seed to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1377:

  • ROCE %: 6.10%
  • GF Value™: 円4,434.55 vs. price of 円4,315.00 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1377 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sakata Seed Business Description

Address 2-7-1 Nakamachidai, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, JPN, 224-0041
Sakata Seed Corporation produces and sells multiple flower and vegetable seeds and various gardening materials. The company has locations all over the globe and sells the seeds to distributors and other producers. Gardening materials may be sold through home improvement retailers, mail-order sales, and garden shops. Additionally, Sakata Seed provides miscellaneous activities, such as landscaping, temporary staffing, and other activities associated with cultivating land. It invests in research and development to monitor breeding and develop new seed varieties and has enhanced revenue by entering into contracts to construct greenhouse and agricultural facilities.
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