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Watami CoTSE:7522 +1.59%76 3-Year ROIIC % is 53.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 28.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:7522 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,082.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 334 Restaurants companies, Watami Co ranks better than 85.93% 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.
Watami Co's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.75%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for Watami Co's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7522's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked better than 85.93% of 334
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs TSE:7522: 53.75
Watami Co (TSE:7522) 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.
Watami Co 3-Year ROIIC % Related Terms
Watami Co 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Watami 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.
TSE:7522 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Watami 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.
Watami Co 3-Year ROIIC % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watami Co's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watami Co's 3-Year ROIIC % falls into.
Watami 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**
=
( 3892.3339 (Mar. 2026) - 1114.6575 (Mar. 2023) )
/
( 29770 (Mar. 2026) - 24602 (Mar. 2023) )
=
2777.6764
/
5168
=
53.75%***
* 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.
Watami Co (TSE:7522) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of 53.75 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 Watami Co and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 28.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Watami Co ranks #47 out of 334 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Watami Co's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Watami Co's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 53.75 is 90% above median its 10-year median of 28.27. The Restaurants industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 3.91. Watami Co's value of 53.75 is 1276.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watami Co ranks #47 out of 334 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Watami Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watami Co's 3-Year ROIIC % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Watami Co ranks #47 out of 334 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This places Watami Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 3.91. Watami Co's value of 53.75 is 1276.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.27 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Watami Co has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Restaurants company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Restaurants companies is 3.91, based on 334 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Watami Co's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 53.75 is 1276.4% 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 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 Watami Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watami Co's current 3-Year ROIIC % is 53.75, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 28.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watami Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co (TSE:7522) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,082.50, compared to a current price of 円957.00 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is 53.75, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 28.27 and 1276.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 3.91. Watami Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Watami Co (TSE:7522), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is 53.75 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 Watami Co (TSE:7522) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円957.00 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,082.50.
GuruFocus considers Watami Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7522:
3-Year ROIIC %: 53.75 (90% above median its 10-year median of 28.27)
GF Value™: 円1,082.50 vs. price of 円957.00 (11.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1276.4% above the Restaurants median (#47 of 334)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watami Co Ltd is engaged in the management and operation of restaurants. It is also involved in the production and sale of agricultural products; and home visit nursing, in-home nursing care support, and institutional care businesses. The company conducts organic farming, animal husbandry and dairy farming from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
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