SOFT99TSE:4464 -3.60%64 ROE % is 5.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 4.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:4464 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,575.67 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, SOFT99 ranks worse than 50.44% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. SOFT99's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,385 Mil. SOFT99's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円58,292 Mil. Therefore, SOFT99's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SOFT99's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4464'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.13 Med: 4.19 Max: 5.44
Current: 5.13
During the past 13 years, SOFT99's highest ROE % was 5.44%. The lowest was 3.13%. And the median was 4.19%.
TSE:4464's ROE % is ranked worse than 50.44% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.185
vs TSE:4464: 5.13
SOFT99 (TSE:4464) 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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
SOFT99 ROE % Related Terms
SOFT99 ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SOFT99'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, SOFT99'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.
SOFT99 ROE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SOFT99's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SOFT99'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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
SOFT99 (TSE:4464) has a ROE % of 5.81% 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 SOFT99 and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 4.19. Over the past decade, SOFT99's ROE % has ranged from 3.13 to 5.44. According to the industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #800 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is SOFT99's ROE % too high?
SOFT99's current ROE % of 5.81% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 4.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.13 to a high of 5.44. The Chemicals industry median ROE % is 5.19. SOFT99's value of 5.81% is 12.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #800 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SOFT99 has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOFT99's ROE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #800 out of 1586 companies for ROE %. This places SOFT99 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.19. SOFT99's value of 5.81% is 12.1% above this benchmark. Historically, SOFT99's own ROE % has ranged from 3.13 to 5.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.19 vs. the industry median of 5.19, SOFT99 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 5.19, based on 1,586 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. SOFT99's current ROE % of 5.81% is 12.1% 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 SOFT99 and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROE % is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SOFT99's current ROE % is 5.81%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 4.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOFT99 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 (TSE:4464) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,575.67, compared to a current price of 円3,485.00 — trading 121.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 5.81%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 4.19 and 12.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.19. SOFT99's overall GF Score™ is 64/100. 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464), the current ROE % is 5.81% 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,485.00 is trading 121.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,575.67.
GuruFocus considers SOFT99 to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4464:
ROE %: 5.81% (39% above median its 10-year median of 4.19)
GF Value™: 円1,575.67 vs. price of 円3,485.00 (121.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.1% above the Chemicals median (#800 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4464 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SOFT99 Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products for auto and home care products. It offers products such as water block wax, cleaners, shampoo, car wash equipment, GlACO water repellant series, DIY repair paint and chemical products, synthetic snow tire chain, air freshener, eye glass cleaner and home care products. The products are exported to China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, U.S.A, Brazil, Paraguay, Australia, and others.
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