Microwave Chemical Co (TSE:9227) ROCE %: -82.15% (As of Sep. 2025)

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TSE:9227 Microwave Chemical Co Ltd TSE:9227
70 GF Score
Price 円811.00
GF Value 円863.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Microwave Chemical Co ROCE %?

Microwave Chemical Co TSE:9227 +5.46% 70 ROCE % is -82.15% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:9227 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円863.96 (Fairly Valued). 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. Microwave Chemical Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -82.15%.

Microwave Chemical Co  (TSE:9227) 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.

Microwave Chemical Co ROCE % Related Terms

Microwave Chemical Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Microwave Chemical 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.

Microwave Chemical Co ROCE % Chart

Microwave Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -6.91 3.57 -49.65 11.26 -53.39

Microwave Chemical Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 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 -73.51 -31.60 51.79 -82.15 -36.95
TSE:9227
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Microwave Chemical Co ROCE % Calculation

Microwave Chemical Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=171.834/( ( (1894.973 - 541.099) + (2124.539 - 426.716) )/ 2 )
=171.834/( (1353.874+1697.823)/ 2 )
=171.834/1525.8485
=11.26 %

Microwave Chemical Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-1148.48/( ( (2124.539 - 426.716) + (1495.622 - 397.254) )/ 2 )
=-1148.48/( ( 1697.823 + 1098.368 )/ 2 )
=-1148.48/1398.0955
=-82.15 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 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 -82.15% mean?
Microwave Chemical Co (TSE:9227) has a ROCE % of -82.15% as of Sep. 2025.
Is Microwave Chemical Co's ROCE % too high?
Microwave Chemical Co's current ROCE % is -82.15%. Overall, Microwave Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microwave Chemical Co's ROCE % compare to DOW?
Microwave Chemical Co's ROCE % of -82.15% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.52. 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.52, based on 1,589 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. 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 Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microwave Chemical Co's current ROCE % is -82.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microwave Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microwave Chemical Co (TSE:9227) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円863.96, compared to a current price of 円811.00 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -82.15%. Microwave Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Microwave Chemical Co (TSE:9227), the current ROCE % is -82.15% as of Sep. 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 Microwave Chemical Co (TSE:9227) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microwave Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円811.00 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円863.96. GuruFocus considers Microwave Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9227:

  • ROCE %: -82.15%
  • GF Value™: 円863.96 vs. price of 円811.00 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9227 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Microwave Chemical Co Business Description

Address 1-6-1 Hirabayashi Minami, Suminoe Ward, Osaka, JPN
Microwave Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in providing solutions from research and development to engineering, utilizing a microwave chemistry technology platform.
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