Asterisk (TSE:6522) ROCE %: -0.18% (As of Feb. 2026)


TSE:6522 Asterisk Inc TSE:6522
51 GF Score
Price 円1,020.00
GF Value 円410.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Asterisk ROCE %?

Asterisk TSE:6522 +0.29% 51 ROCE % is -0.18% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6522 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円410.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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. Asterisk's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -0.18%.

Asterisk  (TSE:6522) 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.

Asterisk ROCE % Related Terms

Asterisk ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asterisk'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.

Asterisk ROCE % Chart

Asterisk Annual Data
Trend Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 55.52 36.12 -8.81 -15.60 -9.24

Asterisk Semi-Annual Data
Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.00 -18.74 -1.79 -15.60 -0.18
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Asterisk ROCE % Calculation

Asterisk's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=-158.113/( ( (2657.236 - 1032.124) + (2781.213 - 984.39) )/ 2 )
=-158.113/( (1625.112+1796.823)/ 2 )
=-158.113/1710.9675
=-9.24 %

Asterisk's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-3.202/( ( (2781.213 - 984.39) + (2726.853 - 955.951) )/ 2 )
=-3.202/( ( 1796.823 + 1770.902 )/ 2 )
=-3.202/1783.8625
=-0.18 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 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 -0.18% mean?
Asterisk (TSE:6522) has a ROCE % of -0.18% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Asterisk's ROCE % too high?
Asterisk's current ROCE % is -0.18%. Overall, Asterisk has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asterisk's ROCE % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
Asterisk's ROCE % of -0.18% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.83. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.83, based on 2,445 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 Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asterisk's current ROCE % is -0.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asterisk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asterisk (TSE:6522) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円410.47, compared to a current price of 円1,020.00 — trading 148.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -0.18%. Asterisk's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Asterisk (TSE:6522), the current ROCE % is -0.18% as of Feb. 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 Asterisk (TSE:6522) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asterisk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,020.00 is trading 148.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円410.47. GuruFocus considers Asterisk to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6522:

  • ROCE %: -0.18%
  • GF Value™: 円410.47 vs. price of 円1,020.00 (148.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Asterisk Business Description

Address 2-2-1 Kikawanishi, AsTech Osaka Building, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 532-0013
Asterisk Inc is predominantly engaged in the manufacturing, development, and sales of RFID readers and barcode scanners that utilize mobile smartphones, as well as the development and sales of management systems that utilize image recognition technologies. The company's reportable segments are AsReader Business, System Integration Business, and Rental Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the AsReader Business, which develops and sells hardware and software products and offers services that utilize its proprietary image recognition and AI technologies. The various products offered under this segment include barcode readers, RFID readers, image recognition products, wireless communication and infrared products, and others under the brand name AsReader (Asterisk Reader).
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