ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.25%.
As of today (2026-07-01), Chuo Malleable Iron Co's WACC % is 3.22%. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's ROIC % is 4.26% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Chuo Malleable Iron 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.
Chuo Malleable Iron Co (NGO:5607) 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, Chuo Malleable Iron Co's WACC % is 3.22%. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's ROIC % is 4.26% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Chuo Malleable Iron 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.
* 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Chuo Malleable Iron 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.
Chuo Malleable Iron Co ROIC % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chuo Malleable Iron Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chuo Malleable Iron Co's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
Chuo Malleable Iron Co (NGO:5607) has a ROIC % of 4.25% 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 Chuo Malleable Iron Co and its competitors.
Is Chuo Malleable Iron Co's ROIC % too high?
Chuo Malleable Iron Co's current ROIC % is 4.25%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROIC % is 5.09. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's value of 4.25% is 16.5% below this industry median. Overall, Chuo Malleable Iron Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuo Malleable Iron Co's ROIC % compare to ORLY and AZO?
Chuo Malleable Iron Co's ROIC % of 4.25% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.09. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's value of 4.25% is 16.5% below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROIC % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.09, based on 1,315 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. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's current ROIC % of 4.25% is 16.5% below 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 Chuo Malleable Iron Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROIC % is 5.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's current ROIC % is 4.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuo Malleable Iron Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Malleable Iron Co (NGO:5607) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円541.93, compared to a current price of 円619.00 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 4.25% and 16.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.09. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Chuo Malleable Iron Co (NGO:5607), the current ROIC % is 4.25% 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 Chuo Malleable Iron Co (NGO:5607) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Malleable Iron Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円619.00 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円541.93.
GuruFocus considers Chuo Malleable Iron Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:5607:
ROIC %: 4.25%
GF Value™: 円541.93 vs. price of 円619.00 (14.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:5607 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chuo Malleable Iron Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of malleable iron castings, ductile iron castings, plain iron castings, light alloy castings, and aluminum die castings. Its products are used in automobiles, industrial vehicles, industrial machinery, industrial robots, and water and gas supply parts. The company has two segments: Malleable Business, which manufactures and sells automotive parts, industrial vehicle parts, and industrial robot parts, and Metal Furniture Business, which manufactures and sells various types of chairs for offices and facilities.
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