Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co (TSE:4097) ROCE %: 7.76% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4097 Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co Ltd TSE:4097
72 GF Score
Price 円1,129.00
GF Value 円952.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co ROCE %?

Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co TSE:4097 +0.27% 72 ROCE % is 7.76% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4097 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円952.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.76%.

Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co  (TSE:4097) 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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Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Koatsu Gas 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.

Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co ROCE % Chart

Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Koatsu Gas Kogyo 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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Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co ROCE % Calculation

Koatsu Gas 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 )
=7080/( ( (122994 - 29468) + (123381 - 28230) )/ 2 )
=7080/( (93526+95151)/ 2 )
=7080/94338.5
=7.50 %

Koatsu Gas 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 )
=7468/( ( (125162 - 27945) + (123381 - 28230) )/ 2 )
=7468/( ( 97217 + 95151 )/ 2 )
=7468/96184
=7.76 %

(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 7.76% mean?
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co (TSE:4097) has a ROCE % of 7.76% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's ROCE % too high?
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's current ROCE % is 7.76%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.53. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's value of 7.76% is 18.8% above this industry median. Overall, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's ROCE % of 7.76% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.53. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's value of 7.76% is 18.8% 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 6.53, 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. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's current ROCE % of 7.76% is 18.8% 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 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's current ROCE % is 7.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co (TSE:4097) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円952.45, compared to a current price of 円1,129.00 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 7.76% and 18.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.53. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co (TSE:4097), the current ROCE % is 7.76% 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 Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co (TSE:4097) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,129.00 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円952.45. GuruFocus considers Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4097:

  • ROCE %: 7.76%
  • GF Value™: 円952.45 vs. price of 円1,129.00 (18.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.8% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4097 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co Business Description

Address 1-5, Doyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8411
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co Ltd is engaged in the production and distribution of industrial gases and chemical products. It has three operating business divisions: Gas, Chemical Products and Information Systems. The company supplies various types of gases to a broad range of industrial sectors, from living-related industries to the medical industry. Its chemical products offering includes adhesives, a synthetic resin emulsion, cyanon, special resin and a nonwoven shock-absorbing material. The company offers information systems, such as LSI cards and reader-writers for various industrial fields, such as construction, civil engineering, transportation, and production equipment; and GNSS receiver modules.
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円1,129.00
Price
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