ESPEC (TSE:6859) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.59 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:6859 ESPEC Corp TSE:6859
90 GF Score
Price 円3,980.00
GF Value 円3,177.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is ESPEC Scaled Net Operating Assets?

ESPEC TSE:6859 -2.45% 90 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.59 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6859 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,177.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

ESPEC's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円68,226 Mil. ESPEC's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円20,911 Mil. ESPEC's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円79,604 Mil. Therefore, ESPEC's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.59.


ESPEC Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ESPEC's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.

ESPEC Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

ESPEC Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.51 0.54 0.61 0.56 0.62

ESPEC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 0.59 0.55 0.56 0.59 0.59

TSE:6859 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, ESPEC's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.


ESPEC Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ESPEC's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ESPEC's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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ESPEC Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

ESPEC's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )
=(68226-20911)/75847
=0.62

where

Operating Assets(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=82922 - 14696
=68226

Operating Liabilities(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=21522 - 331 - 280
=20911

ESPEC's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(68226-20911)/79604
=0.59

where

Operating Assets(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=82922 - 14696
=68226

Operating Liabilities(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=21522 - 331 - 280
=20911

* 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.

What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.59 mean?
ESPEC (TSE:6859) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.59 as of Mar. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on ESPEC and its competitors.
Is ESPEC's Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
ESPEC's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.59. Overall, ESPEC has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESPEC's Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to COHR and KEYS?
ESPEC's Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.59 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Hardware company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on ESPEC and its competitors. ESPEC's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESPEC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESPEC (TSE:6859) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,177.58, compared to a current price of 円3,980.00 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.59. ESPEC's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESPEC (TSE:6859), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.59 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 ESPEC (TSE:6859) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESPEC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,980.00 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,177.58. GuruFocus considers ESPEC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6859:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.59
  • GF Value™: 円3,177.58 vs. price of 円3,980.00 (25.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6859 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ESPEC Business Description

Address 3-5-6, Tenjinbashi, Kita-Ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8550
ESPEC Corp is a Japanese manufacturer of environmental test chambers. It is engaged in the business divisions of Equipment business, Service business and Other business. In the Equipment business, the company offers environmental test chambers, secondary battery-related equipment, measurement and evaluation systems and semiconductor-related equipment. In the Service business, the entity offers after-sales service and engineering, laboratory testing services and other services. The organization offers its products in Japan and other countries.
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