Kureha (FRA:0K1) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -53.41% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:0K1 Kureha Corp FRA:0K1
72 GF Score
Price €22.40
GF Value €20.16
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kureha ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Kureha FRA:0K1 +0.90% 72 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -53.41% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:0K1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Kureha's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -48.07%. Kureha's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.90. Kureha's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -53.41%.

Kureha ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms

Kureha ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kureha's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Kureha ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Kureha Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.00 10.37 6.33 5.69 -5.89

Kureha Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:0K1 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kureha's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Kureha ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kureha's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kureha's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Kureha ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Kureha's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-5.30% / 0.90
=-5.89%

Kureha's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-48.07% / 0.90
=-53.41%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -53.41% mean?
Kureha (FRA:0K1) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -53.41% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Kureha and its competitors.
Is Kureha's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Kureha's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -53.41%. Overall, Kureha has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kureha's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to LIN and SHW?
Kureha's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -53.41% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Chemicals company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Kureha and its competitors. Kureha's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -53.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kureha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kureha (FRA:0K1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.16, compared to a current price of €22.40 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -53.41%. Kureha's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kureha (FRA:0K1), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -53.41% 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 Kureha (FRA:0K1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kureha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €22.40 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.16. GuruFocus considers Kureha to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0K1:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -53.41%
  • GF Value™: €20.16 vs. price of €22.40 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0K1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kureha Business Description

Other Exchanges 4023:Japan
Address 3-3-2, Nihonbashi-Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8552
Kureha Corp manufactures and sells chemicals and chemical-based products in four segments based on product type. The specialty plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells plastic wrap used by consumers to package food, as well as commercial food packaging and fishing line. The advanced materials segment sells plastics such as polyvinylidene fluoride used in electronic materials and for water treatment, as well as carbon used in lithium ion batteries and industrial insulation. The specialty chemicals segment sells pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, and industrial chemicals. The construction and other operations segment provides construction, engineering, and logistics services.
72GF Score

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