Moresco (TSE:5018) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 10.74% (As of Feb. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

TSE:5018 Moresco Corp TSE:5018
72 GF Score
Price 円2,170.00
GF Value 円1,415.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Moresco ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Moresco TSE:5018 +1.97% 72 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 10.74% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5018 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,415.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Moresco's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 9.13%. Moresco's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.85. Moresco's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 10.74%.

Moresco ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms

Moresco ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Moresco's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.

Moresco ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Moresco Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.41 5.91 10.54 9.70 7.94

Moresco Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.46 10.45 8.10 8.45 10.74

TSE:5018 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Moresco'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.

Moresco ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


TSE:5018
72GF Score
Moresco Corp TSE:5018
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Moresco ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

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

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=6.75% / 0.85
=7.94%

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

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=9.13% / 0.85
=10.74%

* 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 10.74% mean?
Moresco (TSE:5018) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 10.74% as of Feb. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Moresco and its competitors.
Is Moresco's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Moresco's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 10.74%. Overall, Moresco has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moresco's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to LIN and SHW?
Moresco's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 10.74% 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 Moresco and its competitors. Moresco's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 10.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moresco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moresco (TSE:5018) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,415.05, compared to a current price of 円2,170.00 — trading 53.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 10.74%. Moresco'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 Moresco (TSE:5018), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 10.74% as of Feb. 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 Moresco (TSE:5018) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moresco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,170.00 is trading 53.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,415.05. GuruFocus considers Moresco to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5018:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 10.74%
  • GF Value™: 円1,415.05 vs. price of 円2,170.00 (53.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5018 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Moresco Business Description

Address 5-5-3 Minatojima Minami-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, JPN, 650-0047
Moresco Corp is engaged in the development, manufacture, sale and leasing of chemical products such as special lubricants, synthetic lubricants, raw materials, hot melt adhesives and energy device related products in Japan.
72GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSE:5018

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

円2,170.00
Price
円1,415.05
GF Value