KANKF (Kaneka) 3-Year ROIIC % : -1.32% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Kaneka 3-Year ROIIC %?

Kaneka KANKF 79 3-Year ROIIC % is -1.32 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KANKF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.73. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,523 Chemicals companies, Kaneka ranks worse than 53.38% on this metric.

3-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (3-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. Kaneka's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.32%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

The industry rank for Kaneka's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:

KANKF's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked worse than
53.38% of 1523 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.04 vs KANKF: -1.32

Kaneka  (OTCPK:KANKF) 3-Year ROIIC % Explanation

Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.

High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

Be Aware

It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.


Kaneka 3-Year ROIIC % Related Terms


Kaneka 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaneka's 3-Year ROIIC % 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.

Kaneka 3-Year ROIIC % Chart

Kaneka Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
3-Year ROIIC %
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Kaneka 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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KANKF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kaneka's 3-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year ROIIC % 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.


Kaneka 3-Year ROIIC % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaneka's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kaneka's 3-Year ROIIC % falls into.


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Kaneka 3-Year ROIIC % Calculation

Kaneka's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year ROIIC %=3-Year Incremental Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)**/3-Year Incremental Invested Capital**
=( 150.89367 (Mar. 2026) - 195.2271996 (Mar. 2023) )/( 4937.967 (Mar. 2026) - 4642.617 (Mar. 2023) )
=-44.3335296/295.35
=-15.01%***

* 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.

** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 3-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year ROIIC % →
What does a 3-Year ROIIC % of -1.32 mean?
Kaneka (KANKF) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of -1.32 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Kaneka and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #813 out of 1523 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Kaneka's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Kaneka's current 3-Year ROIIC % is -1.32. Based on the distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #813 out of 1523 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaneka has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaneka's 3-Year ROIIC % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #813 out of 1523 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This places Kaneka in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year ROIIC % for a Chemicals company?
A good 3-Year ROIIC % depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, 3-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 3-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Kaneka and its competitors. Kaneka's current 3-Year ROIIC % is -1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaneka stock overvalued right now?
Kaneka (KANKF) has a current 3-Year ROIIC % of -1.32. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.73, compared to a current price of $30.28 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is -1.32. Kaneka's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year ROIIC % calculated?
3-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kaneka (KANKF), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is -1.32 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 Kaneka (KANKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneka stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.28 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.73.

Key valuation signals for KANKF:

  • 3-Year ROIIC %: -1.32
  • GF Value™: $23.73 vs. price of $30.28 (27.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Kaneka Business Description

Other Exchanges 4118:JapanKKA:Germany
Address 3-2-4, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8288
Kaneka Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into seven segments based on product type. The foodstuffs segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells margarine, shortening, bakery yeast and spices. The chemicals segment sells polyvinyl chloride used in pipes and flooring. The functional and expandable products segments sell polystyrene- and silicone-based products. The life science products segment sells medical devices, which include balloon catheters for vessel stenosis, and pharmaceutical ingredients. The electronic products segment sells heat resistant films and optical materials. The synthetic fibers segment sells fibers used to make apparel. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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