Sanden (TSE:6444) ROCE %: 42.58% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:6444 Sanden Corp TSE:6444
49 GF Score
Price 円158.00
GF Value 円150.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sanden ROCE %?

Sanden TSE:6444 -1.86% 49 ROCE % is 42.58% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:6444 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円150.33 (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. Sanden's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 42.58%.

Sanden  (TSE:6444) 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.

Sanden ROCE % Related Terms

Sanden ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanden'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.

Sanden ROCE % Chart

Sanden Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROCE %
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Sanden 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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Sanden ROCE % Calculation

Sanden's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=1896/( ( (162539 - 131434) + (175459 - 139792) )/ 2 )
=1896/( (31105+35667)/ 2 )
=1896/33386
=5.68 %

Sanden's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=16504/( ( (175831 - 141634) + (185633 - 142312) )/ 2 )
=16504/( ( 34197 + 43321 )/ 2 )
=16504/38759
=42.58 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) 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 42.58% mean?
Sanden (TSE:6444) has a ROCE % of 42.58% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Sanden's ROCE % too high?
Sanden's current ROCE % is 42.58%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROCE % is 7.96. Sanden's value of 42.58% is 434.9% above this industry median. Overall, Sanden has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanden's ROCE % compare to ORLY and AZO?
Sanden's ROCE % of 42.58% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.96. Sanden's value of 42.58% is 434.9% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROCE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.96, based on 1,316 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. Sanden's current ROCE % of 42.58% is 434.9% 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 Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROCE % is 7.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanden's current ROCE % is 42.58%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanden stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanden (TSE:6444) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円150.33, compared to a current price of 円158.00 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 42.58% and 434.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.96. Sanden's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Sanden (TSE:6444), the current ROCE % is 42.58% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sanden (TSE:6444) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanden stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円158.00 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円150.33. GuruFocus considers Sanden to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6444:

  • ROCE %: 42.58%
  • GF Value™: 円150.33 vs. price of 円158.00 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 434.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6444 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sanden Business Description

Other Exchanges SOE1:Germany
Address 20 Kotobuki-cho, Gunma, Isesaki, JPN, 372-8502
Sanden Corp is a Japan-based company that operates through two segments. The company's automotive systems segment manufactures and distributes automotive air conditioning systems and air-conditioner compressors. The commercial store systems segment manufactures and distributes automatic vending machines, commercial freezers, and refrigerated showcases. Sanden Holdings' products are provided to customers including multinational automobile makers, beverage manufacturers, and home users. The company generates the majority of its sales from the Asian market.
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