Chemipro Kasei Kaisha (TSE:4960) ROCE %: 11.60% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4960 Chemipro Kasei Kaisha Ltd TSE:4960
51 GF Score
Price 円553.00
GF Value 円311.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Chemipro Kasei Kaisha ROCE %?

Chemipro Kasei Kaisha TSE:4960 -0.54% 51 ROCE % is 11.60% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4960 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円311.14 (Significantly 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. Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.60%.

Chemipro Kasei Kaisha  (TSE:4960) 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.

Chemipro Kasei Kaisha ROCE % Related Terms

Chemipro Kasei Kaisha ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chemipro Kasei Kaisha'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.

Chemipro Kasei Kaisha ROCE % Chart

Chemipro Kasei Kaisha Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Chemipro Kasei Kaisha 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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Chemipro Kasei Kaisha ROCE % Calculation

Chemipro Kasei Kaisha'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 )
=485.713/( ( (13297.811 - 6007.312) + (12817.685 - 5296.274) )/ 2 )
=485.713/( (7290.499+7521.411)/ 2 )
=485.713/7405.955
=6.56 %

Chemipro Kasei Kaisha'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 )
=839.686/( ( (12453.549 - 5500.597) + (12817.685 - 5296.274) )/ 2 )
=839.686/( ( 6952.952 + 7521.411 )/ 2 )
=839.686/7237.1815
=11.60 %

(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 11.60% mean?
Chemipro Kasei Kaisha (TSE:4960) has a ROCE % of 11.60% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's ROCE % too high?
Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's current ROCE % is 11.60%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.49. Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's value of 11.60% is 78.7% above this industry median. Overall, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's ROCE % compare to DOW?
Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's ROCE % of 11.60% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.49. Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's value of 11.60% is 78.7% 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. Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's current ROCE % of 11.60% is 78.7% 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. Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's current ROCE % is 11.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemipro Kasei Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha (TSE:4960) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円311.14, compared to a current price of 円553.00 — trading 77.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 11.60% and 78.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.49. Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Chemipro Kasei Kaisha (TSE:4960), the current ROCE % is 11.60% 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 Chemipro Kasei Kaisha (TSE:4960) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円553.00 is trading 77.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円311.14. GuruFocus considers Chemipro Kasei Kaisha to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4960:

  • ROCE %: 11.60%
  • GF Value™: 円311.14 vs. price of 円553.00 (77.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.7% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4960 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chemipro Kasei Kaisha Business Description

Address KDC Kobe Building, 14F, 83 Kyou-machi, Chuo-ku, Hyogo, Kobe, JPN
Chemipro Kasei Kaisha Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of organic and industrial chemicals. It manufactures ultraviolet absorbers, intermediates of photographic chemicals, and papermaking chemical agents.
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