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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. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.87%.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) 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.
* 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.
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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.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) has a ROCE % of 3.87% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Sanyo Electric Railway Co's ROCE % too high?
Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current ROCE % is 3.87%. The Transportation industry median ROCE % is 7.73. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's value of 3.87% is 49.9% below this industry median. Overall, Sanyo Electric Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Electric Railway Co's ROCE % compare to UNP and CSX?
Sanyo Electric Railway Co's ROCE % of 3.87% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.73. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's value of 3.87% is 49.9% 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 Transportation company?
The median ROCE % among Transportation companies is 7.73, based on 991 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. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current ROCE % of 3.87% is 49.9% 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 Transportation industry, the median ROCE % is 7.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current ROCE % is 3.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Electric Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,122.10, compared to a current price of 円1,990.00 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 3.87% and 49.9% below the Transportation industry median of 7.73. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052), the current ROCE % is 3.87% 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 Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Electric Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,990.00 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,122.10.
GuruFocus considers Sanyo Electric Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9052:
ROCE %: 3.87%
GF Value™: 円2,122.10 vs. price of 円1,990.00 (6.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.9% below the Transportation median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9052 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co Ltd is a Japanese company. It is engaged in railway business which connects from Himeji to Kobe and also to Hanshin Electric Railway through mutual direct driving, and it connects to Osaka Umeda without transfer. The company focuses on constructing a transportation network in the southern area of Hyogo Prefecture. It is also involved in real estate business, where it is promoting the development of residential and commercial facilities with the aim of revitalizing the community, as well as effective utilization of the land. In addition, the company operates Suma Urashiro Ueno Park located in Suma Ward, Kobe City.
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