Koken (TSE:7963) ROCE %: 16.88% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:7963 Koken Ltd TSE:7963
56 GF Score
Price 円1,804.00
GF Value 円446.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Koken ROCE %?

Koken TSE:7963 +0.28% 56 ROCE % is 16.88% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:7963 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円446.97 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Koken's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.88%.

Koken  (TSE:7963) 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.

Koken ROCE % Related Terms

Koken ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Koken'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.

Koken ROCE % Chart

Koken Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Koken Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Koken ROCE % Calculation

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

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=1280.515/( ( (20866.352 - 4127.62) + (22443.474 - 5204.94) )/ 2 )
=1280.515/( (16738.732+17238.534)/ 2 )
=1280.515/16988.633
=7.54 %

Koken'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 )
=2889.096/( ( (20998.502 - 4005.608) + (22443.474 - 5204.94) )/ 2 )
=2889.096/( ( 16992.894 + 17238.534 )/ 2 )
=2889.096/17115.714
=16.88 %

(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 16.88% mean?
Koken (TSE:7963) has a ROCE % of 16.88% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Koken's ROCE % too high?
Koken's current ROCE % is 16.88%. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median ROCE % is 2.22. Koken's value of 16.88% is 660.4% above this industry median. Overall, Koken has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koken's ROCE % compare to ABT and SYK?
Koken's ROCE % of 16.88% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median ROCE % is 2.22. Koken's value of 16.88% is 660.4% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROCE % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.22, based on 814 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. Koken's current ROCE % of 16.88% is 660.4% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROCE % is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koken's current ROCE % is 16.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koken stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koken (TSE:7963) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円446.97, compared to a current price of 円1,804.00 — trading 303.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 16.88% and 660.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.22. Koken's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Koken (TSE:7963), the current ROCE % is 16.88% 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 Koken (TSE:7963) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koken stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,804.00 is trading 303.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円446.97. GuruFocus considers Koken to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7963:

  • ROCE %: 16.88%
  • GF Value™: 円446.97 vs. price of 円1,804.00 (303.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 660.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7963 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Koken Business Description

Address 7, Yonbancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102 8459
Koken Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of occupational and health protective equipment, including particulate respirators, chemical cartridge respirators, and others. It is also involved in the production and sales of environmental quality improvement equipment.
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