Nippon Electric Glass CoNPPEY 55 ROE % is 10.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 245% above its 10-year median of 3.06. GuruFocus rates NPPEY with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,423 Hardware companies, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks better than 59.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Electric Glass Co's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
NPPEY'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.81 Med: 3.06 Max: 6.94
Current: 6.94
During the past 13 years, Nippon Electric Glass Co's highest ROE % was 6.94%. The lowest was -6.81%. And the median was 3.06%.
NPPEY's ROE % is ranked better than 59.47% of 2423
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 4.61
vs NPPEY: 6.94
Nippon Electric Glass Co (OTCPK:NPPEY) 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.
* 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Nippon Electric Glass 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 Electric Glass Co ROE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nippon Electric Glass Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Electric Glass 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 Electric Glass Co (NPPEY) has a ROE % of 10.56% 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 Electric Glass Co and its competitors. This is 245% above median its historical median of 3.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #982 out of 2423 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Nippon Electric Glass Co's ROE % too high?
Nippon Electric Glass Co's current ROE % of 10.56% is 245% above median its 10-year median of 3.06. The Hardware industry median ROE % is 4.61. Nippon Electric Glass Co's value of 10.56% is 129.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #982 out of 2423 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Electric Glass Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Electric Glass Co's ROE % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #982 out of 2423 companies for ROE %. This puts Nippon Electric Glass Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 4.61. Nippon Electric Glass Co's value of 10.56% is 129.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.06 vs. the industry median of 4.61, Nippon Electric Glass 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 Hardware company?
The median ROE % among Hardware companies is 4.61, based on 2,423 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 Electric Glass Co's current ROE % of 10.56% is 129.1% 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 Electric Glass Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROE % is 4.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Electric Glass Co's current ROE % is 10.56%, which is 245% above median its own 10-year median of 3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Electric Glass Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPPEY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.44, compared to a current price of $18.77 — trading 64.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 10.56%, which is 245% above median its 10-year median of 3.06 and 129.1% above the Hardware industry median of 4.61. Nippon Electric Glass Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Electric Glass Co (NPPEY), the current ROE % is 10.56% 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 Electric Glass Co (NPPEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Electric Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.77 is trading 64.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.44.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Electric Glass Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPPEY:
ROE %: 10.56% (245% above median its 10-year median of 3.06)
GF Value™: $11.44 vs. price of $18.77 (64.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 129.1% above the Hardware median (#982 of 2423)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPPEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd is in the business of the production and sale of glass products and glassmaking machinery. Its business is divided into two categories: Electronics and Information Technology, and Performance Materials and Others. The company produces glass for flat panel displays, optical devices, chemical strengthening, electronic devices, solar cells, fiber, and building materials. The company generates the majority of its sales from the electronics and information technology category.
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