Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) ROCE %: -0.99% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:5609 Nippon Chuzo K.K. TSE:5609
62 GF Score
Price 円950.00
GF Value 円722.51
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Chuzo K.K. ROCE %?

Nippon Chuzo K.K. TSE:5609 -1.35% 62 ROCE % is -0.99% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5609 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円722.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 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. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.99%.

Nippon Chuzo K.K.  (TSE:5609) 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.

Nippon Chuzo K.K. ROCE % Related Terms

Nippon Chuzo K.K. ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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.

Nippon Chuzo K.K. ROCE % Chart

Nippon Chuzo K.K. Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Nippon Chuzo K.K. Semi-Annual Data
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Nippon Chuzo K.K. ROCE % Calculation

Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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 )
=184/( ( (22325 - 5444) + (21548 - 4882) )/ 2 )
=184/( (16881+16666)/ 2 )
=184/16773.5
=1.10 %

Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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 )
=-164/( ( (21682 - 5184) + (21548 - 4882) )/ 2 )
=-164/( ( 16498 + 16666 )/ 2 )
=-164/16582
=-0.99 %

(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 -0.99% mean?
Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) has a ROCE % of -0.99% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s ROCE % too high?
Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current ROCE % is -0.99%. Overall, Nippon Chuzo K.K. has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s ROCE % of -0.99% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.63. 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 Steel company?
The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.63, based on 620 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. 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 Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current ROCE % is -0.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Chuzo K.K. stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円722.51, compared to a current price of 円950.00 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -0.99%. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 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 Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609), the current ROCE % is -0.99% 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 Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chuzo K.K. stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円950.00 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円722.51. GuruFocus considers Nippon Chuzo K.K. to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5609:

  • ROCE %: -0.99%
  • GF Value™: 円722.51 vs. price of 円950.00 (31.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5609 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nippon Chuzo K.K. Business Description

Address Shiraishi town 2-1, Kawasaki, JPN, 210-9567
Nippon Chuzo K.K. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of forged products. It operates in three business divisions, including the Material product division that is engaged in the manufacturing of castings and fabricated materials, particularly for casting machinery. The Engineering division designs and manufactures bridge support and expansion device. And the Construction materials division manages fixed column foot construction.
62GF Score

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