Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) ROCE %: 8.57% (As of May. 2026)

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TSE:4616 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Ltd TSE:4616
64 GF Score
Price 円1,938.00
GF Value 円1,658.84
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ROCE %?

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co TSE:4616 +0.16% 64 ROCE % is 8.57% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4616 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,658.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 8.57%.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co  (TSE:4616) 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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Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ROCE % Chart

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROCE %
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Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ROCE % Calculation

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Nov. 2025 )  (A: Nov. 2024 )(A: Nov. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Nov. 2025 )  (A: Nov. 2024 )(A: Nov. 2025 )
=114.647/( ( (8462.236 - 3551.588) + (8674.214 - 3617.837) )/ 2 )
=114.647/( (4910.648+5056.377)/ 2 )
=114.647/4983.5125
=2.30 %

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: May. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: May. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: May. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: May. 2026 )
=443.232/( ( (8674.214 - 3617.837) + (8831.737 - 3544.798) )/ 2 )
=443.232/( ( 5056.377 + 5286.939 )/ 2 )
=443.232/5171.658
=8.57 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (May. 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 8.57% mean?
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) has a ROCE % of 8.57% as of May. 2026.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's ROCE % too high?
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current ROCE % is 8.57%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.49. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's value of 8.57% is 32% above this industry median. Overall, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's ROCE % of 8.57% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.49. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's value of 8.57% is 32% 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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current ROCE % of 8.57% is 32% 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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current ROCE % is 8.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,658.84, compared to a current price of 円1,938.00 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.57% and 32% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.49. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616), the current ROCE % is 8.57% as of May. 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,938.00 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,658.84. GuruFocus considers Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4616:

  • ROCE %: 8.57%
  • GF Value™: 円1,658.84 vs. price of 円1,938.00 (16.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address Number 41, No. 1-chome, Amagasaki, Tsukaguchihon, Hyogo, JPN, 661-0001
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling various paints in Japan. Its products include heat insulation paints, ultra-low temperature powder, and water-based paints; and general purpose building paints, as well as floor coatings, building interior and exterior paints, aqueous paint, and rustproof paint.
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円1,938.00
Price
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GF Value