Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) ROCE %: 5.67% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:3877 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Ltd TSE:3877
65 GF Score
Price 円2,083.00
GF Value 円1,662.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ROCE %?

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co TSE:3877 -0.05% 65 ROCE % is 5.67% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3877 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,662.47 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.67%.

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co  (TSE:3877) 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.

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ROCE % Related Terms

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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.

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ROCE % Chart

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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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Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ROCE % Calculation

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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 )
=3663/( ( (121888 - 52103) + (119086 - 42668) )/ 2 )
=3663/( (69785+76418)/ 2 )
=3663/73101.5
=5.01 %

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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 )
=4134/( ( (117878 - 48523) + (119086 - 42668) )/ 2 )
=4134/( ( 69355 + 76418 )/ 2 )
=4134/72886.5
=5.67 %

(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 5.67% mean?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) has a ROCE % of 5.67% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's ROCE % too high?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current ROCE % is 5.67%. The Forest Products industry median ROCE % is 3.45. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's value of 5.67% is 64.3% above this industry median. Overall, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's ROCE % compare to competitors?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's ROCE % of 5.67% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.45. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's value of 5.67% is 64.3% 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 a Forest Products company?
The median ROCE % among Forest Products companies is 3.45, based on 280 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. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current ROCE % of 5.67% is 64.3% 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 Forest Products industry, the median ROCE % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current ROCE % is 5.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,662.47, compared to a current price of 円2,083.00 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 5.67% and 64.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 3.45. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877), the current ROCE % is 5.67% 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,083.00 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,662.47. GuruFocus considers Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3877:

  • ROCE %: 5.67%
  • GF Value™: 円1,662.47 vs. price of 円2,083.00 (25.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.3% above the Forest Products median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3877 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Business Description

Address 282 Yoneshima, Toyama Prefecture, Takaoka, JPN, 933-8533
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and trading of pulp, paper, and by-products; forestry, lumber, and wood processing, trading, and construction of greening projects; manufacturing, processing, and trading of chemicals; real estate sales, rental, management, and brokerage, and management of sports facilities; mining, electricity supply, transportation, warehousing.
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円2,083.00
Price
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