Meiwa (TSE:8103) ROCE %: 13.33% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:8103 Meiwa Corp TSE:8103
75 GF Score
Price 円900.00
GF Value 円755.49
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Meiwa ROCE %?

Meiwa TSE:8103 -1.10% 75 ROCE % is 13.33% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8103 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円755.49 (Modestly Overvalued).

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. Meiwa's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.33%.

Meiwa  (TSE:8103) 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.

Meiwa ROCE % Related Terms

Meiwa ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meiwa'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.

Meiwa ROCE % Chart

Meiwa Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.18 8.27 9.90 11.10 11.50

Meiwa 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 11.90 7.09 15.54 10.20 13.33
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Meiwa ROCE % Calculation

Meiwa'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 )
=5181/( ( (74634 - 32284) + (84580 - 36840) )/ 2 )
=5181/( (42350+47740)/ 2 )
=5181/45045
=11.50 %

Meiwa'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 )
=6026/( ( (82269 - 39626) + (84580 - 36840) )/ 2 )
=6026/( ( 42643 + 47740 )/ 2 )
=6026/45191.5
=13.33 %

(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 13.33% mean?
Meiwa (TSE:8103) has a ROCE % of 13.33% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Meiwa's ROCE % too high?
Meiwa's current ROCE % is 13.33%. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROCE % is 9.51. Meiwa's value of 13.33% is 40.2% above this industry median. Overall, Meiwa has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiwa's ROCE % compare to GWW and FAST?
Meiwa's ROCE % of 13.33% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.51. Meiwa's value of 13.33% is 40.2% 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.51, based on 158 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. Meiwa's current ROCE % of 13.33% is 40.2% 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 Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROCE % is 9.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meiwa's current ROCE % is 13.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiwa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa (TSE:8103) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円755.49, compared to a current price of 円900.00 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 13.33% and 40.2% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.51. Meiwa's overall GF Score™ is 75/100. 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 Meiwa (TSE:8103), the current ROCE % is 13.33% 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 Meiwa (TSE:8103) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円900.00 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円755.49. GuruFocus considers Meiwa to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8103:

  • ROCE %: 13.33%
  • GF Value™: 円755.49 vs. price of 円900.00 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100
  • Industry Position: 40.2% above the Industrial Distribution median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8103 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Meiwa Business Description

Address 3-3-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8311
Meiwa Corp is a Japan-based company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: First Business, Second Business, Third Business, Battery and Automotive Business Division, and Others. Maximum revenue for the group is generated from the Third Business segment, which offers film products, papermaking chemicals, adhesives, synthetic resin raw materials, synthetic resin products, and inorganic chemicals. The First Business is engaged in trading earths and rare metals, flame retardants, heat insulation, waterproofing, and interior materials. Second Business represents its petroleum products business, covering lubricants to base oil, and additives, and the Battery and Automotive division invests in battery materials and offers automotive parts.
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