Nippon Kayaku CoFRA:NP7 -0.90%84 ROE % is 8.12% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 6.76. GuruFocus rates FRA:NP7 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Chemicals companies, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks better than 69.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Kayaku Co's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NP7'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.57 Med: 6.76 Max: 9.13
Current: 9.13
During the past 13 years, Nippon Kayaku Co's highest ROE % was 9.13%. The lowest was 1.57%. And the median was 6.76%.
FRA:NP7's ROE % is ranked better than 69.25% of 1590
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.195
vs FRA:NP7: 9.13
Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Nippon Kayaku Co ROE % Related Terms
Nippon Kayaku Co ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Kayaku Co's ROE % 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Kayaku Co's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 Kayaku Co ROE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Kayaku Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Kayaku Co's ROE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7) has a ROE % of 8.12% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 6.76. Over the past decade, Nippon Kayaku Co's ROE % has ranged from 1.57 to 9.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #489 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co's ROE % too high?
Nippon Kayaku Co's current ROE % of 8.12% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 6.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.57 to a high of 9.13. The Chemicals industry median ROE % is 5.20. Nippon Kayaku Co's value of 8.12% is 56.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #489 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Kayaku Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Kayaku Co's ROE % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #489 out of 1590 companies for ROE %. This puts Nippon Kayaku Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.20. Nippon Kayaku Co's value of 8.12% is 56.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Kayaku Co's own ROE % has ranged from 1.57 to 9.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.76 vs. the industry median of 5.20, Nippon Kayaku Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROE % among Chemicals companies is 5.20, based on 1,590 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nippon Kayaku Co's current ROE % of 8.12% is 56.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROE % is 5.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Kayaku Co's current ROE % is 8.12%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 6.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.08, compared to a current price of €11.00 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 8.12%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 6.76 and 56.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.20. Nippon Kayaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7), the current ROE % is 8.12% 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 Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.00 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.08.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Kayaku Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NP7:
ROE %: 8.12% (20% above median its 10-year median of 6.76)
GF Value™: €9.08 vs. price of €11.00 (21.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.3% above the Chemicals median (#489 of 1590)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NP7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells epoxy resins used as flame retardants in electronics, colorants and dyes used in inkjet printers and the manufacture of textiles. The pharmaceuticals segment sells anti-cancer drugs, biological drugs, cardiovascular agents, vitamin compounds, and anti-inflammatory agents. The safety systems segment sells airbag inflators and micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners to the automotive industry, both of which are used to protect passengers during an accident. The agrochemicals segment sells insecticides and herbicides. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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