Kanto Denka Kogyo Co (TSE:4047) ROCE %: 12.66% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4047 Kanto Denka Kogyo Co Ltd TSE:4047
67 GF Score
Price 円2,701.00
GF Value 円1,068.10
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kanto Denka Kogyo Co ROCE %?

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co TSE:4047 -7.66% 67 ROCE % is 12.66% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4047 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,068.10 (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. Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.66%.

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co  (TSE:4047) 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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Kanto Denka Kogyo Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's ROCE % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co ROCE % Chart

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Kanto Denka Kogyo Co Quarterly Data
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Kanto Denka Kogyo Co ROCE % Calculation

Kanto Denka Kogyo 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 )
=6292/( ( (123617 - 29180) + (131314 - 27734) )/ 2 )
=6292/( (94437+103580)/ 2 )
=6292/99008.5
=6.36 %

Kanto Denka Kogyo 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 )
=13020/( ( (128276 - 26201) + (131314 - 27734) )/ 2 )
=13020/( ( 102075 + 103580 )/ 2 )
=13020/102827.5
=12.66 %

(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 12.66% mean?
Kanto Denka Kogyo Co (TSE:4047) has a ROCE % of 12.66% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's ROCE % too high?
Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's current ROCE % is 12.66%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.52. Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's value of 12.66% is 94.2% above this industry median. Overall, Kanto Denka Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's ROCE % of 12.66% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.52. Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's value of 12.66% is 94.2% 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 6.52, based on 1,589 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. Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's current ROCE % of 12.66% is 94.2% 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 6.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's current ROCE % is 12.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kanto Denka Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanto Denka Kogyo Co (TSE:4047) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,068.10, compared to a current price of 円2,701.00 — trading 152.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 12.66% and 94.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.52. Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Kanto Denka Kogyo Co (TSE:4047), the current ROCE % is 12.66% 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 Kanto Denka Kogyo Co (TSE:4047) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanto Denka Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,701.00 is trading 152.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,068.10. GuruFocus considers Kanto Denka Kogyo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4047:

  • ROCE %: 12.66%
  • GF Value™: 円1,068.10 vs. price of 円2,701.00 (152.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.2% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4047 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co Business Description

Address 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Yusen Building, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0005
Kanto Denka Kogyo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company, engages in the production of a chemical product. It operates through Fundamental Chemicals and Fine Chemicals divisions. The Fundamental Chemicals offers caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, sodium hypochlorite, aluminum chloride, trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, vinylidene chloride, cyclohexanol. The Fine Chemicals division offers reprographics carriers, magnetite, sulfur hexafluoride, carbon tetrafluoride, trifluoromethane, hexafluoroethane, nitrogen trifluoride, among others.
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円2,701.00
Price
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GF Value