Nihon Knowledge CoTSE:5252 +1.63%75 ROE % is 18.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 13.66. GuruFocus rates TSE:5252 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円544.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,679 Software companies, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks better than 57.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Knowledge Co's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5252'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.37 Med: 13.66 Max: 20.39
Current: 7.52
During the past 6 years, Nihon Knowledge Co's highest ROE % was 20.39%. The lowest was 7.37%. And the median was 13.66%.
TSE:5252's ROE % is ranked better than 57.37% of 2679
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 4.68
vs TSE:5252: 7.52
Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co ROE % Related Terms
Nihon Knowledge Co ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Knowledge 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 Software - Application subindustry, Nihon Knowledge 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co ROE % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nihon Knowledge Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Knowledge 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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) has a ROE % of 18.20% 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 Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 13.66. Over the past decade, Nihon Knowledge Co's ROE % has ranged from 7.37 to 20.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1142 out of 2679 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co's ROE % too high?
Nihon Knowledge Co's current ROE % of 18.20% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 13.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.37 to a high of 20.39. The Software industry median ROE % is 4.68. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 18.20% is 288.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1142 out of 2679 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nihon Knowledge Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Knowledge Co's ROE % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1142 out of 2679 companies for ROE %. This puts Nihon Knowledge Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 4.68. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 18.20% is 288.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Knowledge Co's own ROE % has ranged from 7.37 to 20.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.66 vs. the industry median of 4.68, Nihon Knowledge 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 Software company?
The median ROE % among Software companies is 4.68, based on 2,679 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. Nihon Knowledge Co's current ROE % of 18.20% is 288.9% 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 Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROE % is 4.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Knowledge Co's current ROE % is 18.20%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 13.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円544.01, compared to a current price of 円749.00 — trading 37.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 18.20%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 13.66 and 288.9% above the Software industry median of 4.68. Nihon Knowledge Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252), the current ROE % is 18.20% 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円749.00 is trading 37.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円544.01.
GuruFocus considers Nihon Knowledge Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5252:
ROE %: 18.20% (33% above median its 10-year median of 13.66)
GF Value™: 円544.01 vs. price of 円749.00 (37.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 288.9% above the Software median (#1142 of 2679)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Knowledge Co Ltd is a comprehensive ICT service company that provides quality and test technology, development, and security products with a thorough user orientation. The company's services include verification services, Development services, and consultation services. The verification services include Resolving software verification issues through a track record of numerous projects and accumulation of know-how. The development services include management systems for steel wholesalers and processing industries and others.
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