Kitakei Co (TSE:9872) ROCE %: 4.47% (As of May. 2026)

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TSE:9872 Kitakei Co Ltd TSE:9872
74 GF Score
Price 円949.00
GF Value 円835.75
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kitakei Co ROCE %?

Kitakei Co TSE:9872 74 ROCE % is 4.47% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9872 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円835.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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. Kitakei Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 4.47%.

Kitakei Co  (TSE:9872) 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.

Kitakei Co ROCE % Related Terms

Kitakei Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kitakei 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.

Kitakei Co ROCE % Chart

Kitakei Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROCE %
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Kitakei Co Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Kitakei Co ROCE % Calculation

Kitakei Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Nov. 2025 )  (A: Nov. 2024 )(A: Nov. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Nov. 2025 )  (A: Nov. 2024 )(A: Nov. 2025 )
=906/( ( (29082 - 14284) + (27849 - 12729) )/ 2 )
=906/( (14798+15120)/ 2 )
=906/14959
=6.06 %

Kitakei Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: May. 2026 )  (Q: Feb. 2026 )(Q: May. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: May. 2026 )  (Q: Feb. 2026 )(Q: May. 2026 )
=676/( ( (28318 - 13218) + (26585 - 11416) )/ 2 )
=676/( ( 15100 + 15169 )/ 2 )
=676/15134.5
=4.47 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 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 4.47% mean?
Kitakei Co (TSE:9872) has a ROCE % of 4.47% as of May. 2026.
Is Kitakei Co's ROCE % too high?
Kitakei Co's current ROCE % is 4.47%. The Construction industry median ROCE % is 8.25. Kitakei Co's value of 4.47% is 45.8% below this industry median. Overall, Kitakei Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitakei Co's ROCE % compare to TT and JCI?
Kitakei Co's ROCE % of 4.47% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.25. Kitakei Co's value of 4.47% is 45.8% 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 Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.25, based on 1,758 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. Kitakei Co's current ROCE % of 4.47% is 45.8% 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 Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitakei Co's current ROCE % is 4.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitakei Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitakei Co (TSE:9872) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円835.75, compared to a current price of 円949.00 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 4.47% and 45.8% below the Construction industry median of 8.25. Kitakei Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Kitakei Co (TSE:9872), the current ROCE % is 4.47% as of May. 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 Kitakei Co (TSE:9872) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitakei Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円949.00 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円835.75. GuruFocus considers Kitakei Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9872:

  • ROCE %: 4.47%
  • GF Value™: 円835.75 vs. price of 円949.00 (13.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.8% below the Construction median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9872 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kitakei Co Business Description

Address Ito Bldg. 3-6-14, Minami-Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, JPN, 541-0054
Kitakei Co Ltd is engaged in sales and sales with installation for housing materials and facility equipment. Its services include Interior: interior doors, closets, flooring materials, staircase materials; Exterior: ceramic siding, roofing materials, sash, fence, carport; Facility equipment: kitchen, bath, restroom, lavatory, air conditioner, water heater; Wood products: structure materials, wood construction materials, solid wood flooring, plywood; Metal: architectural hardware, construction tools, vibration damper; Chemical products: breathable waterproof sheets, soundproof sheets, noncombustible board, insulation materials; Private Brand products: built-in wall/ceiling storage, subsidiary building materials, curing sheet; & Overseas trading products: solid wood flooring, laminated wood.
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