Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) ROCE %: 15.47% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:5729 Nihon Seiko Co Ltd TSE:5729
77 GF Score
Price 円1,563.00
GF Value 円2,178.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nihon Seiko Co ROCE %?

Nihon Seiko Co TSE:5729 +2.56% 77 ROCE % is 15.47% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5729 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,178.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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. Nihon Seiko Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.47%.

Nihon Seiko Co  (TSE:5729) 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.

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Nihon Seiko Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nihon Seiko Co'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.

Nihon Seiko Co ROCE % Chart

Nihon Seiko Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Nihon Seiko Co Semi-Annual Data
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Nihon Seiko Co ROCE % Calculation

Nihon Seiko 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 )
=6097.463/( ( (20937.553 - 7542.314) + (24729.706 - 7357.374) )/ 2 )
=6097.463/( (13395.239+17372.332)/ 2 )
=6097.463/15383.7855
=39.64 %

Nihon Seiko 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 )
=2602.468/( ( (24337.224 - 8057.116) + (24729.706 - 7357.374) )/ 2 )
=2602.468/( ( 16280.108 + 17372.332 )/ 2 )
=2602.468/16826.22
=15.47 %

(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 15.47% mean?
Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) has a ROCE % of 15.47% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Nihon Seiko Co's ROCE % too high?
Nihon Seiko Co's current ROCE % is 15.47%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.52. Nihon Seiko Co's value of 15.47% is 137.3% above this industry median. Overall, Nihon Seiko Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Seiko Co's ROCE % compare to DOW?
Nihon Seiko Co's ROCE % of 15.47% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.52. Nihon Seiko Co's value of 15.47% is 137.3% 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 6.52, 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. Nihon Seiko Co's current ROCE % of 15.47% is 137.3% 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 6.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Seiko Co's current ROCE % is 15.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Seiko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,178.81, compared to a current price of 円1,563.00 — trading 28.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 15.47% and 137.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.52. Nihon Seiko Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729), the current ROCE % is 15.47% 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 Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Seiko Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,563.00 is trading 28.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,178.81. GuruFocus considers Nihon Seiko Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5729:

  • ROCE %: 15.47%
  • GF Value™: 円2,178.81 vs. price of 円1,563.00 (28.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 137.3% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5729 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nihon Seiko Co Business Description

Address 3-2 Shimomiyabi-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 162-0822
Nihon Seiko Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of antimony products and metallic powder products in Japan. Its products include antimony trioxide, special treatment antimony trioxide, antimony metal sodium antimonite and antimony trisulfide.
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円1,563.00
Price
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