ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Ajinomoto Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.02%.
As of today (2026-06-24), Ajinomoto Co's WACC % is 7.38%. Ajinomoto Co's ROIC % is 10.79% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Ajinomoto 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.
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) 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, Ajinomoto Co's WACC % is 7.38%. Ajinomoto Co's ROIC % is 10.79% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Ajinomoto 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.
Ajinomoto Co ROIC % Related Terms
Ajinomoto Co ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ajinomoto 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto 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.
Ajinomoto Co ROIC % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto Co's ROIC % falls into.
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.
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) has a ROIC % of 14.02% 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 Ajinomoto Co and its competitors.
Is Ajinomoto Co's ROIC % too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current ROIC % is 14.02%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROIC % is 5.16. Ajinomoto Co's value of 14.02% is 171.7% above this industry median. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's ROIC % compare to KHC and GIS?
Ajinomoto Co's ROIC % of 14.02% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.16. Ajinomoto Co's value of 14.02% is 171.7% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROIC % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.16, based on 1,948 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. Ajinomoto Co's current ROIC % of 14.02% is 171.7% 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 Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROIC % is 5.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ajinomoto Co's current ROIC % is 14.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,683.18, compared to a current price of 円5,480.00 — trading 48.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 14.02% and 171.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.16. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802), the current ROIC % is 14.02% 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,480.00 is trading 48.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,683.18.
GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2802:
ROIC %: 14.02%
GF Value™: 円3,683.18 vs. price of 円5,480.00 (48.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 171.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2802 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto was founded in 1909, and it began manufacturing the world's first umami seasoning, MSG, made from amino acids. It has since grown to be one of the top manufacturers of sauces and seasonings and has diversified into frozen foods and the manufacture of other amino acid-based materials. Its sauces and seasonings are sold across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas and are found in most supermarkets, making up approximately 60% of its revenue. The remaining 40% is roughly divided into the healthcare and others segment and the frozen food segment. Its healthcare and others segment also includes functional materials, which include an organic resin material, Ajinomoto Build-up Film, which is currently the industry standard for ABF substrates for semiconductors.
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