Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 8.89% (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:NJ5 Nippon Denko Co Ltd FRA:NJ5
73 GF Score
Price €2.18
GF Value €1.63
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What is Nippon Denko Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Nippon Denko Co FRA:NJ5 -3.54% 73 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.89% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:NJ5 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.63. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Nippon Denko Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.42%. Nippon Denko Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.61. Nippon Denko Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.89%.

Nippon Denko Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms

Nippon Denko Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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

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Nippon Denko Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Nippon Denko Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Nippon Denko Co Quarterly Data
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FRA:NJ5 vs NUE, STLD, RS: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Nippon Denko Co'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.

Nippon Denko Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Denko Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nippon Denko Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Nippon Denko Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=1.84% / 0.61
=3.02%

Nippon Denko Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=5.42% / 0.61
=8.89%

* 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 8.89% mean?
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 8.89% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co and its competitors.
Is Nippon Denko Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Nippon Denko Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.89%. Overall, Nippon Denko Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Denko Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to NUE and STLD?
Nippon Denko Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 8.89% can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Steel 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 Nippon Denko Co and its competitors. Nippon Denko Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Denko Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 8.89%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.63, compared to a current price of €2.18 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.89%. Nippon Denko Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.89% as of Dec. 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 Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Denko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.18 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.63.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NJ5:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 8.89%
  • GF Value™: €1.63 vs. price of €2.18 (33.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NJ5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nippon Denko Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5563:Japan
Address 4-16,1-chome, Yaesu, 4th Floor, Tokyo Tatemono Yaesu Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8282
Nippon Denko Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of ferroalloys. In addition, it is also involved in the electric power generation. The company's core business activities are categorized into four segments: Ferroalloys, Functional Materials, Environment, and Other. The company serves a diverse range of markets including power companies, agricultural cooperatives, local governments and companies discharging industrial waste.
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