inspec (TSE:6656) ROCE %: 45.78% (As of Apr. 2026)

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TSE:6656 inspec Inc TSE:6656
65 GF Score
Price 円1,198.00
GF Value 円1,070.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is inspec ROCE %?

inspec TSE:6656 +0.25% 65 ROCE % is 45.78% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6656 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,070.81 (Modestly 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. inspec's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 45.78%.

inspec  (TSE:6656) 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.

inspec ROCE % Related Terms

inspec ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for inspec'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.

inspec ROCE % Chart

inspec Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.89 4.95 -14.27 -5.62 7.96

inspec Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.50 3.44 -15.18 -27.60 45.78
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inspec ROCE % Calculation

inspec's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Apr. 2026 )  (A: Apr. 2025 )(A: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Apr. 2026 )  (A: Apr. 2025 )(A: Apr. 2026 )
=122.224/( ( (3000.683 - 1433.208) + (3738.311 - 2234.201) )/ 2 )
=122.224/( (1567.475+1504.11)/ 2 )
=122.224/1535.7925
=7.96 %

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

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=637.496/( ( (3280.736 - 1999.943) + (3738.311 - 2234.201) )/ 2 )
=637.496/( ( 1280.793 + 1504.11 )/ 2 )
=637.496/1392.4515
=45.78 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 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 45.78% mean?
inspec (TSE:6656) has a ROCE % of 45.78% as of Apr. 2026.
Is inspec's ROCE % too high?
inspec's current ROCE % is 45.78%. The Semiconductors industry median ROCE % is 4.83. inspec's value of 45.78% is 848.8% above this industry median. Overall, inspec has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does inspec's ROCE % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
inspec's ROCE % of 45.78% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.83. inspec's value of 45.78% is 848.8% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROCE % among Semiconductors companies is 4.83, based on 1,018 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. inspec's current ROCE % of 45.78% is 848.8% 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 Semiconductors industry, the median ROCE % is 4.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. inspec's current ROCE % is 45.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is inspec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, inspec (TSE:6656) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,070.81, compared to a current price of 円1,198.00 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 45.78% and 848.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.83. inspec'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 inspec (TSE:6656), the current ROCE % is 45.78% as of Apr. 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 inspec (TSE:6656) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, inspec stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,198.00 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,070.81. GuruFocus considers inspec to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6656:

  • ROCE %: 45.78%
  • GF Value™: 円1,070.81 vs. price of 円1,198.00 (11.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 848.8% above the Semiconductors median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6656 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

inspec Business Description

Address 79-1 Kumokai Arayashiki Kakunodatemachi, Senhoku-shi, JPN, 014-0341
inspec Inc is engaged as manufacturer of visual inspection equipment that inspects the appearance of semiconductors and various IT related services. The company also offers services like regular maintenance, calibration service, and operation support services.
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