Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) ROCE %: 5.65% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:5660 Kobelco Wire Co Ltd TSE:5660
65 GF Score
Price 円1,791.00
GF Value 円1,264.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Kobelco Wire Co ROCE %?

Kobelco Wire Co TSE:5660 +4.55% 65 ROCE % is 5.65% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5660 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,264.92 (Significantly 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. Kobelco Wire Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.65%.

Kobelco Wire Co  (TSE:5660) 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.

Kobelco Wire Co ROCE % Related Terms

Kobelco Wire Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kobelco Wire 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.

Kobelco Wire Co ROCE % Chart

Kobelco Wire Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Kobelco Wire 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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Kobelco Wire Co ROCE % Calculation

Kobelco Wire 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 )
=1530/( ( (44081 - 11615) + (44582 - 10494) )/ 2 )
=1530/( (32466+34088)/ 2 )
=1530/33277
=4.60 %

Kobelco Wire 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 )
=1914/( ( (44081 - 10370) + (44582 - 10494) )/ 2 )
=1914/( ( 33711 + 34088 )/ 2 )
=1914/33899.5
=5.65 %

(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 5.65% mean?
Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) has a ROCE % of 5.65% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kobelco Wire Co's ROCE % too high?
Kobelco Wire Co's current ROCE % is 5.65%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 5.63. Kobelco Wire Co's value of 5.65% is 0.4% above this industry median. Overall, Kobelco Wire Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobelco Wire Co's ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
Kobelco Wire Co's ROCE % of 5.65% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.63. Kobelco Wire Co's value of 5.65% is 0.4% 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 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. Kobelco Wire Co's current ROCE % of 5.65% is 0.4% 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 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. Kobelco Wire Co's current ROCE % is 5.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobelco Wire Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,264.92, compared to a current price of 円1,791.00 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 5.65% and 0.4% above the Steel industry median of 5.63. Kobelco Wire Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660), the current ROCE % is 5.65% 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,791.00 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,264.92. GuruFocus considers Kobelco Wire Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5660:

  • ROCE %: 5.65%
  • GF Value™: 円1,264.92 vs. price of 円1,791.00 (41.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.4% above the Steel median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5660 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kobelco Wire Co Business Description

Address 10-1 Nakahama-cho, Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo-ken, JPN, 6600091
Kobelco Wire Co Ltd formerly Shinko Wire Co Ltd is a comprehensive manufacturer of steel wire products. The company is organized in three business segments - Steel Wire, Wire Rope, and Engineering business. Its Steel Wire business is engaged in the production and sale of PC steel wire, unbonded and afterbond PC steel wire, stainless steel wire, oil tempered wire, and nickel plated steel wire. The Wire rope business manufactures general rope, special rope, stainless steel rope, and wire rope processed item. The Engineering business is involved in the manufacturing and selling of steel wire processing products, plant engineering, and falling bridge prevention cable.
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円1,791.00
Price
円1,264.92
GF Value