Panasonic HoldingsPCRFF +1.66%62 ROE % is 4.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 9.39. GuruFocus rates PCRFF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,423 Hardware companies, Panasonic Holdings ranks worse than 52.7% on this metric.
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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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.
Panasonic Holdings ROE % Related Terms
Panasonic Holdings ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Panasonic Holdings'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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Panasonic Holdings'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.
Panasonic Holdings ROE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Panasonic Holdings's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Panasonic Holdings'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Panasonic Holdings (PCRFF) has a ROE % of 4.98% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Panasonic Holdings and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 9.39. Over the past decade, Panasonic Holdings' ROE % has ranged from 3.83 to 15.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Panasonic Holdings ranks #1277 out of 2423 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Panasonic Holdings' ROE % too high?
Panasonic Holdings' current ROE % of 4.98% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 9.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.83 to a high of 15.69. The Hardware industry median ROE % is 4.61. Panasonic Holdings' value of 4.98% is 8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Panasonic Holdings ranks #1277 out of 2423 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Panasonic Holdings has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Panasonic Holdings' ROE % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Panasonic Holdings ranks #1277 out of 2423 companies for ROE %. This places Panasonic Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 4.61. Panasonic Holdings' value of 4.98% is 8% above this benchmark. Historically, Panasonic Holdings' own ROE % has ranged from 3.83 to 15.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.39 vs. the industry median of 4.61, Panasonic Holdings 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. Panasonic Holdings's current ROE % of 4.98% is 8% 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 Panasonic Holdings 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. Panasonic Holdings's current ROE % is 4.98%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 9.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Panasonic Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panasonic Holdings (PCRFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.17, compared to a current price of $26.99 — trading 194.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 4.98%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 9.39 and 8% above the Hardware industry median of 4.61. Panasonic Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 12 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 Panasonic Holdings (PCRFF), the current ROE % is 4.98% 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 Panasonic Holdings (PCRFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panasonic Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.99 is trading 194.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.17.
GuruFocus considers Panasonic Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PCRFF:
ROE %: 4.98% (47% below median its 10-year median of 9.39)
GF Value™: $9.17 vs. price of $26.99 (194.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8% above the Hardware median (#1277 of 2423)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PCRFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Panasonic Holdings Corp is engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of a wide range of electronic and electrical products. The company operates through six segments. The Lifestyle segment provides home appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and beauty and hair care devices. The Automotive segment offers in-vehicle infotainment systems, speaker systems, and advanced driver assistance systems. The Connect segment supplies communication systems, welding machines, and projectors. The Industry segment produces electronic components, motors, and factory automation equipment. The Energy segment develops and sells lithium-ion batteries, dry batteries, and small secondary batteries. The Others segment includes the sale of televisions, cameras, and building materials.
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