Adeka (TSE:4401) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 9.11% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Adeka ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Adeka TSE:4401 +2.12% 88 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.11% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4401 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,155.44 (Significantly Overvalued).

Adeka's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.29%. Adeka's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13. Adeka's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.11%.

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Adeka ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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TSE:4401 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

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

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Adeka ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Chemicals Industry

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

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Adeka ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Adeka'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
	=	9.13%	/	1.13
	=	8.08%

Adeka'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
	=	10.29%	/	1.13
	=	9.11%

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What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 9.11% mean?

Adeka (TSE:4401) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 9.11% 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 Adeka and its competitors.

Is Adeka's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?

Adeka's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.11%. Overall, Adeka has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Adeka's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to LIN and SHW?

Adeka's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 9.11% 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 Adeka and its competitors. Adeka's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Adeka stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adeka (TSE:4401) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,155.44, compared to a current price of 円4,188.00 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.11%. Adeka's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Adeka (TSE:4401), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.11% 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 Adeka (TSE:4401) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adeka stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,188.00 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,155.44. GuruFocus considers Adeka to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4401:

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 9.11%
GF Value™: 円3,155.44 vs. price of 円4,188.00 (32.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 88/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Adeka Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

Comparable Companies TSE:4966 TSE:7966 TSE:4205 TSE:5301 TSE:4613 TSE:4043 TSE:8012 TSE:4631 TSE:4118 TSE:4202 LIN XPAR:AI SHW ECL APD SHSE:603256 XSWX:GIVN TPE:1303 XSWX:SIKA SHSE:600309

Address 2-35 Higashi-Ogu 7-chome, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 116-8554

Website https://www.adeka.co.jp

Adeka Corp is a Japanese firm engaged in the chemicals, food, and life sciences businesses. The Chemical Business produces additives for polyolefins, stabilizers, plasticizers, flame retardants, semiconductor materials, photoresists, surfactants, lubricants, and cosmetic raw materials. The Food Business manufactures margarines, shortenings, fats, and oils for chocolate and frying, plant-based foods, whipped cream, and mayonnaise. The Life Sciences Business develops agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals, veterinary medicines, and functional food ingredients. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemical Business segment.

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