WA (TSE:7683) ROCE %: 5.67% (As of Jan. 2026)


TSE:7683 WA Inc TSE:7683
88 GF Score
Price 円1,422.00
GF Value 円1,404.84
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is WA ROCE %?

WA TSE:7683 -0.21% 88 ROCE % is 5.67% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7683 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,404.84 (Fairly Valued). 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. WA's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 5.67%.

WA  (TSE:7683) 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.

WA ROCE % Related Terms

WA ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WA'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.

WA ROCE % Chart

WA Annual Data
Trend Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 12.69 12.41 17.00 14.37 9.89

WA Semi-Annual Data
Jan18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 16.94 14.88 13.89 14.19 5.67
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WA ROCE % Calculation

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

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=1134.739/( ( (13134.897 - 1819.812) + (13457.251 - 1830.689) )/ 2 )
=1134.739/( (11315.085+11626.562)/ 2 )
=1134.739/11470.8235
=9.89 %

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

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2026 )  (Q: Jul. 2025 )(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2026 )  (Q: Jul. 2025 )(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=654.638/( ( (13775.643 - 2329.038) + (13457.251 - 1830.689) )/ 2 )
=654.638/( ( 11446.605 + 11626.562 )/ 2 )
=654.638/11536.5835
=5.67 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 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 5.67% mean?
WA (TSE:7683) has a ROCE % of 5.67% as of Jan. 2026.
Is WA's ROCE % too high?
WA's current ROCE % is 5.67%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROCE % is 7.59. WA's value of 5.67% is 25.2% below this industry median. Overall, WA has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WA's ROCE % compare to TJX and ROST?
WA's ROCE % of 5.67% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.59. WA's value of 5.67% is 25.2% below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.59, based on 1,112 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. WA's current ROCE % of 5.67% is 25.2% below 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WA's current ROCE % is 5.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WA (TSE:7683) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,404.84, compared to a current price of 円1,422.00 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 5.67% and 25.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.59. WA's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 WA (TSE:7683), the current ROCE % is 5.67% as of Jan. 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 WA (TSE:7683) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,422.00 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,404.84. GuruFocus considers WA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7683:

  • ROCE %: 5.67%
  • GF Value™: 円1,404.84 vs. price of 円1,422.00 (1.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7683 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

WA Business Description

Address 1-20-18 Ebisu, 7th Floor, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0013
WA Inc is a Japan based company engaged in the planning and sales of women's shoes.
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