Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 7.36% (As of Apr. 2026)

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TSE:3038 Kobe Bussan Co Ltd TSE:3038
89 GF Score
Price 円2,674.50
GF Value 円4,408.71
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kobe Bussan Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Kobe Bussan Co TSE:3038 -1.96% 89 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 7.36% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3038 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,408.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Kobe Bussan Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 25.39%. Kobe Bussan Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.45. Kobe Bussan Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.36%.


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Kobe Bussan Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Kobe Bussan Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Kobe Bussan Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:3038 vs KR: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Kobe Bussan 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.


Kobe Bussan Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobe Bussan Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kobe Bussan Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Kobe Bussan Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=21.67% / 4.91
=4.41%

Kobe Bussan Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=25.39% / 3.45
=7.36%

* 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 7.36% mean?
Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 7.36% as of Apr. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors.
Is Kobe Bussan Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Kobe Bussan Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 7.36%. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Bussan Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to KR?
Kobe Bussan Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 7.36% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. Kobe Bussan Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 7.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,408.71, compared to a current price of 円2,674.50 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 7.36%. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 7.36% as of Apr. 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 Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,674.50 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,408.71. GuruFocus considers Kobe Bussan Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3038:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 7.36%
  • GF Value™: 円4,408.71 vs. price of 円2,674.50 (39.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kobe Bussan Co Business Description

Address 125-1 Hirano, Hyogo Prefecture, Kakogawa, JPN, 675-0063
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
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