Central Glass Co (TSE:4044) ROCE %: 10.54% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4044 Central Glass Co Ltd TSE:4044
77 GF Score
Price 円4,135.00
GF Value 円3,328.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Central Glass Co ROCE %?

Central Glass Co TSE:4044 -0.72% 77 ROCE % is 10.54% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4044 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,328.93 (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. Central Glass Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.54%.

Central Glass Co  (TSE:4044) 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.

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Central Glass Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Glass 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.

Central Glass Co ROCE % Chart

Central Glass Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Central Glass Co 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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Central Glass Co ROCE % Calculation

Central Glass 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 )
=12429/( ( (204834 - 49100) + (197825 - 42198) )/ 2 )
=12429/( (155734+155627)/ 2 )
=12429/155680.5
=7.98 %

Central Glass 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: 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 )
=16136/( ( (202943 - 52361) + (197825 - 42198) )/ 2 )
=16136/( ( 150582 + 155627 )/ 2 )
=16136/153104.5
=10.54 %

(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 10.54% mean?
Central Glass Co (TSE:4044) has a ROCE % of 10.54% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Central Glass Co's ROCE % too high?
Central Glass Co's current ROCE % is 10.54%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.49. Central Glass Co's value of 10.54% is 62.4% above this industry median. Overall, Central Glass Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Glass Co's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Central Glass Co's ROCE % of 10.54% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.49. Central Glass Co's value of 10.54% is 62.4% 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.49, based on 1,588 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. Central Glass Co's current ROCE % of 10.54% is 62.4% 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 Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Glass Co's current ROCE % is 10.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Glass Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Glass Co (TSE:4044) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,328.93, compared to a current price of 円4,135.00 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 10.54% and 62.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.49. Central Glass Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Central Glass Co (TSE:4044), the current ROCE % is 10.54% 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 Central Glass Co (TSE:4044) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,135.00 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,328.93. GuruFocus considers Central Glass Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4044:

  • ROCE %: 10.54%
  • GF Value™: 円3,328.93 vs. price of 円4,135.00 (24.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.4% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4044 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Central Glass Co Business Description

Address 7-1 Kanda-Nishikicho 3-chome, Kowa-Hitotsubashi Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0054
Central Glass Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and glass-based products. The firm's two segments are based on product type. The glass segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells architectural glass used in windows and other building components, automotive glass, and glass used in electronics for touchscreen panels and liquid-crystal display screens. The chemicals segment sells hydrogen fluoride used to make electronics and pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, soda ash and chloride used in water treatment and refrigerants, and glass fiber products. The majority of revenue comes from Japan and North America.
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