HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -18.48% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:5446 HOKUETSU METAL Co Ltd TSE:5446
53 GF Score
Price 円1,080.00
GF Value 円1,029.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is HOKUETSU METAL Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

HOKUETSU METAL Co TSE:5446 -0.18% 53 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -18.48% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5446 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,029.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

HOKUETSU METAL Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.99%. HOKUETSU METAL Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27. HOKUETSU METAL Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -18.48%.


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HOKUETSU METAL Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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

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HOKUETSU METAL Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

HOKUETSU METAL Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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HOKUETSU METAL Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:5446 vs NUE, STLD, RS: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, HOKUETSU METAL 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.


HOKUETSU METAL Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Steel Industry

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

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


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HOKUETSU METAL Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

HOKUETSU METAL Co'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
=-1.90% / 0.27
=-7.04%

HOKUETSU METAL Co'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
=-4.99% / 0.27
=-18.48%

* 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 -18.48% mean?
HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -18.48% 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co and its competitors.
Is HOKUETSU METAL Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
HOKUETSU METAL Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -18.48%. Overall, HOKUETSU METAL Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HOKUETSU METAL Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to NUE and STLD?
HOKUETSU METAL Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -18.48% 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co and its competitors. HOKUETSU METAL Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -18.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HOKUETSU METAL Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,029.15, compared to a current price of 円1,080.00 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -18.48%. HOKUETSU METAL Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -18.48% 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKUETSU METAL Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,080.00 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,029.15. GuruFocus considers HOKUETSU METAL Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5446:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -18.48%
  • GF Value™: 円1,029.15 vs. price of 円1,080.00 (4.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HOKUETSU METAL Co Business Description

Address 3-3-1, Zao Nagaoka shi, Niigata-ken, JPN, 9400028
HOKUETSU METAL Co Ltd operates in the iron and steel industry. The principal business activities of the company include the manufacturing and processing of primary products such as steel, non-base metals and alloys, steel structures, and various other mechanical devices.
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円1,080.00
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