CGCLF (Central Glass Co) ROIC %: 6.81% (As of Mar. 2026)


CGCLF Central Glass Co Ltd CGCLF
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What is Central Glass Co ROIC %?

Central Glass Co CGCLF 77 ROIC % is 6.81% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CGCLF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.90. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Central Glass Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.81%.

As of today (2026-06-24), Central Glass Co's WACC % is 3.41%. Central Glass Co's ROIC % is 4.81% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Central Glass Co generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Central Glass Co  (OTCPK:CGCLF) ROIC % Explanation

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROIC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Central Glass Co's WACC % is 3.41%. Central Glass Co's ROIC % is 4.81% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Central Glass Co generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


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Central Glass Co ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Glass Co's ROIC % 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.

Central Glass Co ROIC % Chart

Central Glass Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROIC %
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Central Glass Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CGCLF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROIC % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Central Glass Co's ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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.


Central Glass Co ROIC % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Glass Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Glass Co's ROIC % falls into.


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Central Glass Co ROIC % Calculation

Central Glass Co's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=63.208 * ( 1 - 23.13% )/( (1098.448 + 992.363)/ 2 )
=48.5879896/1045.4055
=4.65 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Mar. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1374.194 - 104.785 - ( 170.961 - max(0, 329.403 - 770.769+170.961))
=1098.448

Invested Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1246.67 - 92.367 - ( 161.94 - max(0, 265.927 - 676.791+161.94))
=992.363

Central Glass Co's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=93.168 * ( 1 - 25.47% )/( (1046.128 + 992.363)/ 2 )
=69.4381104/1019.2455
=6.81 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1301.626 - 111.471 - ( 144.027 - max(0, 335.83 - 712.196+144.027))
=1046.128

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1246.67 - 92.367 - ( 161.94 - max(0, 265.927 - 676.791+161.94))
=992.363

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of 6.81% mean?
Central Glass Co (CGCLF) has a ROIC % of 6.81% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Central Glass Co and its competitors.
Is Central Glass Co's ROIC % too high?
Central Glass Co's current ROIC % is 6.81%. The Chemicals industry median ROIC % is 4.46. Central Glass Co's value of 6.81% is 52.7% above this industry median. Overall, Central Glass Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Glass Co's ROIC % compare to LIN and SHW?
Central Glass Co's ROIC % of 6.81% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.46. Central Glass Co's value of 6.81% is 52.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROIC % among Chemicals companies is 4.46, based on 1,585 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Glass Co's current ROIC % of 6.81% is 52.7% 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Central Glass Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROIC % is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Glass Co's current ROIC % is 6.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Glass Co stock overvalued right now?
Central Glass Co (CGCLF) has a current ROIC % of 6.81%. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.90, compared to a current price of $23.86 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 6.81% and 52.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.46. Central Glass Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Glass Co (CGCLF), the current ROIC % is 6.81% 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 Central Glass Co (CGCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.86 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.90.

Key valuation signals for CGCLF:

  • ROIC %: 6.81%
  • GF Value™: $18.90 vs. price of $23.86 (26.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.7% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the CGCLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Central Glass Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4044:Japan
Address 7-1 Kanda-Nishikicho 3-chome, Kowa-Hitotsubashi Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0054
Central Glass Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and glass-based products. The firm's two segments are based on product type. The glass segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells architectural glass used in windows and other building components, automotive glass, and glass used in electronics for touchscreen panels and liquid-crystal display screens. The chemicals segment sells hydrogen fluoride used to make electronics and pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, soda ash and chloride used in water treatment and refrigerants, and glass fiber products. The majority of revenue comes from Japan and North America.
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