Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) ROCE %: 2.93% (As of Mar. 2026)


TSE:7897 Hokushin Co Ltd TSE:7897
53 GF Score
Price 円103.00
GF Value 円103.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hokushin Co ROCE %?

Hokushin Co TSE:7897 +0.98% 53 ROCE % is 2.93% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7897 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円103.06 (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. Hokushin Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.93%.

Hokushin Co  (TSE:7897) 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.

Hokushin Co ROCE % Related Terms

Hokushin Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hokushin Co'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.

Hokushin Co ROCE % Chart

Hokushin Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Hokushin Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 6.46 -0.87 2.62 -2.69 2.93
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Hokushin Co ROCE % Calculation

Hokushin 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 )
=10.526/( ( (13730.263 - 5742.46) + (13069.083 - 5012.983) )/ 2 )
=10.526/( (7987.803+8056.1)/ 2 )
=10.526/8021.9515
=0.13 %

Hokushin 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 )
=240.062/( ( (13547.25 - 5231.633) + (13069.083 - 5012.983) )/ 2 )
=240.062/( ( 8315.617 + 8056.1 )/ 2 )
=240.062/8185.8585
=2.93 %

(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 2.93% mean?
Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) has a ROCE % of 2.93% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Hokushin Co's ROCE % too high?
Hokushin Co's current ROCE % is 2.93%. The Forest Products industry median ROCE % is 3.36. Hokushin Co's value of 2.93% is 12.8% below this industry median. Overall, Hokushin Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokushin Co's ROCE % compare to SSD and UFPI?
Hokushin Co's ROCE % of 2.93% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.36. Hokushin Co's value of 2.93% is 12.8% 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 Forest Products company?
The median ROCE % among Forest Products companies is 3.36, based on 279 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. Hokushin Co's current ROCE % of 2.93% is 12.8% 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 Forest Products industry, the median ROCE % is 3.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokushin Co's current ROCE % is 2.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokushin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円103.06, compared to a current price of 円103.00 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 2.93% and 12.8% below the Forest Products industry median of 3.36. Hokushin Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Hokushin Co (TSE:7897), the current ROCE % is 2.93% 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 Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokushin Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円103.00 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円103.06. GuruFocus considers Hokushin Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7897:

  • ROCE %: 2.93%
  • GF Value™: 円103.06 vs. price of 円103.00 (0.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.8% below the Forest Products median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7897 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hokushin Co Business Description

Address 7-5-8 Asakusa, Hayashi Building 1st Floor, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, +81 368211899
Hokushin Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of wood products. It offers medium-density fiberboard products under the brand Starwood.
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