Sato Foods Industries Co (TSE:2814) ROCE %: 4.49% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:2814 Sato Foods Industries Co Ltd TSE:2814
63 GF Score
Price 円3,095.00
GF Value 円2,297.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sato Foods Industries Co ROCE %?

Sato Foods Industries Co TSE:2814 -1.59% 63 ROCE % is 4.49% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2814 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,297.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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. Sato Foods Industries Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.49%.

Sato Foods Industries Co  (TSE:2814) 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.

Sato Foods Industries Co ROCE % Related Terms

Sato Foods Industries Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sato Foods Industries 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.

Sato Foods Industries Co ROCE % Chart

Sato Foods Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Sato Foods Industries Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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TSE:2814
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Sato Foods Industries Co ROCE % Calculation

Sato Foods Industries 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 )
=1037.175/( ( (21163.602 - 1533.455) + (22903.762 - 1655.121) )/ 2 )
=1037.175/( (19630.147+21248.641)/ 2 )
=1037.175/20439.394
=5.07 %

Sato Foods Industries 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: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=924.792/( ( (21743.232 - 1763.939) + (22903.762 - 1655.121) )/ 2 )
=924.792/( ( 19979.293 + 21248.641 )/ 2 )
=924.792/20613.967
=4.49 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (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 4.49% mean?
Sato Foods Industries Co (TSE:2814) has a ROCE % of 4.49% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Sato Foods Industries Co's ROCE % too high?
Sato Foods Industries Co's current ROCE % is 4.49%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.80. Sato Foods Industries Co's value of 4.49% is 49% below this industry median. Overall, Sato Foods Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato Foods Industries Co's ROCE % compare to KHC and GIS?
Sato Foods Industries Co's ROCE % of 4.49% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.80. Sato Foods Industries Co's value of 4.49% is 49% 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 8.80, based on 1,945 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. Sato Foods Industries Co's current ROCE % of 4.49% is 49% 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 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sato Foods Industries Co's current ROCE % is 4.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato Foods Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Industries Co (TSE:2814) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,297.94, compared to a current price of 円3,095.00 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 4.49% and 49% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.80. Sato Foods Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Sato Foods Industries Co (TSE:2814), the current ROCE % is 4.49% 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 Sato Foods Industries Co (TSE:2814) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,095.00 is trading 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,297.94. GuruFocus considers Sato Foods Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2814:

  • ROCE %: 4.49%
  • GF Value™: 円2,297.94 vs. price of 円3,095.00 (34.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2814 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sato Foods Industries Co Business Description

Address 4-154, Horinouchi, Aichi, Komaki, JPN, 485-8523
Sato Foods Industries Co Ltd is a Japanese firm engaged in the manufacturing and sales of tea extracts, plant extracts, naturally derived flavorings and powdered alcohol.
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