Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) ROCE %: 3.14% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4973 Japan Pure Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4973
69 GF Score
Price 円4,995.00
GF Value 円4,584.44
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Japan Pure Chemical Co ROCE %?

Japan Pure Chemical Co TSE:4973 -1.87% 69 ROCE % is 3.14% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4973 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,584.44 (Fairly Valued). 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. Japan Pure Chemical Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.14%.

Japan Pure Chemical Co  (TSE:4973) 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.

Japan Pure Chemical Co ROCE % Related Terms

Japan Pure Chemical Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Pure Chemical Co's ROCE % can be seen below:

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Japan Pure Chemical Co ROCE % Chart

Japan Pure Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Japan Pure Chemical Co 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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Japan Pure Chemical Co ROCE % Calculation

Japan Pure Chemical 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 )
=576.376/( ( (15856.629 - 784.875) + (21738.024 - 678.964) )/ 2 )
=576.376/( (15071.754+21059.06)/ 2 )
=576.376/18065.407
=3.19 %

Japan Pure Chemical 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: 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 )
=609.788/( ( (18277.195 - 439.378) + (21738.024 - 678.964) )/ 2 )
=609.788/( ( 17837.817 + 21059.06 )/ 2 )
=609.788/19448.4385
=3.14 %

(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 3.14% mean?
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) has a ROCE % of 3.14% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co's ROCE % too high?
Japan Pure Chemical Co's current ROCE % is 3.14%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.52. Japan Pure Chemical Co's value of 3.14% is 51.8% below this industry median. Overall, Japan Pure Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Pure Chemical Co's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Japan Pure Chemical Co's ROCE % of 3.14% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.52. Japan Pure Chemical Co's value of 3.14% is 51.8% below 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. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current ROCE % of 3.14% is 51.8% below 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. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current ROCE % is 3.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,584.44, compared to a current price of 円4,995.00 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 3.14% and 51.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.52. Japan Pure Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973), the current ROCE % is 3.14% 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,995.00 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,584.44. GuruFocus considers Japan Pure Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4973:

  • ROCE %: 3.14%
  • GF Value™: 円4,584.44 vs. price of 円4,995.00 (9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.8% below the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Japan Pure Chemical Co Business Description

Address 3-10-18 Kitamachi, Nerima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 179-0081
Japan Pure Chemical Co Ltd develops, manufactures, and sells precious metal plating chemicals for electronic devices in Japan. It offers gold electroplating formulation for semiconductor applications such as connector and soldering uses; and palladium electroplating formulation for the connector, lead frame, and decorative uses. The firm also provides a gold coating for soldering and wire bonding; electroless palladium plating formulation for wire bonding and soldering uses; and silver plating formulations. In addition, it offers strike gold plating formulation that enhances the adherence of plated coatings.
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