Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) 3-Year ROIIC % : -2.42% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:5484 Tohoku Steel Co Ltd TSE:5484
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What is Tohoku Steel Co 3-Year ROIIC %?

Tohoku Steel Co TSE:5484 60 3-Year ROIIC % is -2.42 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5484 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,986.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 605 Steel companies, Tohoku Steel Co ranks worse than 56.36% 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. Tohoku Steel Co's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.42%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

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

TSE:5484's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked worse than
56.36% of 605 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: -0.23 vs TSE:5484: -2.42

Tohoku Steel Co  (TSE:5484) 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.

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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.


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Tohoku Steel Co 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tohoku Steel Co'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.

Tohoku Steel Co 3-Year ROIIC % Chart

Tohoku Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
3-Year ROIIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.35 -9.81 10.52 -83.91 -2.42

Tohoku Steel Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
3-Year ROIIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.52 0.00 -83.91 0.00 -2.42

TSE:5484 vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Tohoku Steel Co'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.


Tohoku Steel Co 3-Year ROIIC % vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Tohoku Steel Co 3-Year ROIIC % Calculation

Tohoku Steel Co'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**
=( 1055.9324556 (Mar. 2026) - 1018.8018873 (Mar. 2023) )/( 23521.424 (Mar. 2026) - 25055.08 (Mar. 2023) )
=37.1305683/-1533.656
=-2.42%***

* 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 -2.42 mean?
Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of -2.42 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 Tohoku Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tohoku Steel Co ranks #341 out of 605 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Tohoku Steel Co's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Tohoku Steel Co's current 3-Year ROIIC % is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, Tohoku Steel Co ranks #341 out of 605 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tohoku Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tohoku Steel Co's 3-Year ROIIC % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Tohoku Steel Co ranks #341 out of 605 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This places Tohoku Steel Co 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 Steel company?
A good 3-Year ROIIC % depends on the Steel 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 Tohoku Steel Co and its competitors. Tohoku Steel Co's current 3-Year ROIIC % is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tohoku Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,986.63, compared to a current price of 円4,455.00 — trading 124.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is -2.42. Tohoku Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 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 Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is -2.42 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 Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tohoku Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,455.00 is trading 124.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,986.63. GuruFocus considers Tohoku Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5484:

  • 3-Year ROIIC %: -2.42
  • GF Value™: 円1,986.63 vs. price of 円4,455.00 (124.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5484 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tohoku Steel Co Business Description

Address 23 Nishigaoka, Murata-machi, Shibata-gun, Miyagi, Murata, JPN, 989-1393
Tohoku Steel Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and distribution of various types of special steel. It provides magnetic materials, heat-resistant alloys, anti-corrosion alloys, low thermal expansion materials, electronic materials, base materials for deposition, and sealing materials.
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