Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) ROCE %: 15.53% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4972 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co Ltd TSE:4972
82 GF Score
Price 円3,805.00
GF Value 円1,731.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Soken Chemical & Engineering Co ROCE %?

Soken Chemical & Engineering Co TSE:4972 +0.66% 82 ROCE % is 15.53% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4972 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,731.94 (Significantly 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. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.53%.

Soken Chemical & Engineering Co  (TSE:4972) 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.

Soken Chemical & Engineering Co ROCE % Related Terms

Soken Chemical & Engineering Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Soken Chemical & Engineering 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.

Soken Chemical & Engineering Co ROCE % Chart

Soken Chemical & Engineering Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.25 6.10 11.17 16.25 14.34

Soken Chemical & Engineering 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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Soken Chemical & Engineering Co ROCE % Calculation

Soken Chemical & Engineering 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 )
=5980.085/( ( (54114.889 - 13295.612) + (58708.563 - 16101.52) )/ 2 )
=5980.085/( (40819.277+42607.043)/ 2 )
=5980.085/41713.16
=14.34 %

Soken Chemical & Engineering 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 )
=6577.936/( ( (55147.965 - 13057.867) + (58708.563 - 16101.52) )/ 2 )
=6577.936/( ( 42090.098 + 42607.043 )/ 2 )
=6577.936/42348.5705
=15.53 %

(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 15.53% mean?
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) has a ROCE % of 15.53% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's ROCE % too high?
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's current ROCE % is 15.53%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.53. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's value of 15.53% is 137.8% above this industry median. Overall, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's ROCE % of 15.53% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.53. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's value of 15.53% is 137.8% 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. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's current ROCE % of 15.53% is 137.8% 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. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's current ROCE % is 15.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soken Chemical & Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,731.94, compared to a current price of 円3,805.00 — trading 119.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 15.53% and 137.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.53. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972), the current ROCE % is 15.53% 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 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,805.00 is trading 119.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,731.94. GuruFocus considers Soken Chemical & Engineering Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4972:

  • ROCE %: 15.53%
  • GF Value™: 円1,731.94 vs. price of 円3,805.00 (119.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 137.8% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4972 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Soken Chemical & Engineering Co Business Description

Address 3-29-5 Takada, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-8531
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co Ltd Is engaged in the manufacture and sales of acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives, functional polymers, organic fine particles, and adhesive tapes. The products of the company include pressure sensitive adhesives, fine particles, specialty coated products, and nanoimprinting products.
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