Hitachi Metals

Hitachi Metals ROCE

Delisted·Dec 28, 2022

The Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of Hitachi Metals (5486.T) as of Oct 9, 2026 is 4.92 %. In the previous year, Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) was -1.19 % — a change of -514.20% (higher).

ROCE

4.92 %

YoY

-514.20%

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In 2022, Hitachi Metals's return on capital employed (ROCE) was 4.92 %, a -514.20% increase from the -1.19 % ROCE in the previous year.

The Hitachi Metals ROCE history

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ROCE
Date
ROCE
Jan 1, 2015
22.83 JPY
Jan 1, 2016
15.50 JPY
Jan 1, 2017
11.97 JPY
Jan 1, 2018
10.89 JPY
Jan 1, 2019
8.72 JPY
Jan 1, 2020
2.57 JPY
Jan 1, 2021
-1.19 JPY
Jan 1, 2022
4.92 JPY
The Hitachi Metals ROCE history
YEARROCEYoY
4.92 %-514.20%
-1.19 %-146.23%
2.57 %-70.57%
8.72 %-19.90%
10.89 %-9.04%
11.97 %-22.78%
15.50 %-32.10%
22.83 %+38.45%
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Hitachi Metals Stock analysis

What does Hitachi Metals do? Hitachi Metals Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high-tech materials and products based in Japan. The company is part of the Hitachi Group, a globally operating conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo. Hitachi Metals was founded in 1910 and has made a number of strategic acquisitions over the years to strengthen its position in various sectors and markets. Hitachi Metals is one of the most popular companies on Eulerpool.

ROCE Details

Unraveling Hitachi Metals's Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)

Hitachi Metals's Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) is a financial metric that measures the company's profitability and efficiency with respect to the capital employed. It is calculated by dividing earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) by the employed capital. A higher ROCE indicates that the company is effectively utilizing its capital to generate profits.

Year-to-Year Comparison

Analyzing Hitachi Metals's ROCE annually provides valuable insights into its efficiency in using its capital to generate profits. An increasing ROCE indicates improved profitability and operational efficiency, whereas a decrease might signal potential issues in capital utilization or business operations.

Impact on Investments

Hitachi Metals's ROCE is a critical factor for investors and analysts for evaluating the company’s efficiency and profitability. A higher ROCE can make the company an attractive investment, as it often signifies that the firm is generating adequate profits from its employed capital.

Interpreting ROCE Fluctuations

Changes in Hitachi Metals’s ROCE are attributed to variations in EBIT or the capital employed. These fluctuations offer insights into the company’s operational efficiency, financial performance, and strategic financial management, assisting investors in making informed investment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hitachi Metals stock

Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of Hitachi Metals is 4.92 % in 2022.

Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of Hitachi Metals changed from -1.19 % to 4.92 %, representing a -514.20% change. The value is higher than the previous year.

On Eulerpool you can find the complete historical development of Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) Hitachi Metals since 2006 – with annual values, charts, and detailed analysis.

ROCE is a profitability measure and stands for Return on Capital Employed or the return on invested capital. The measure shows the ratio of operating profit to the interest-bearing capital employed. The higher the return on capital employed, the more profitable a company operates and the higher the important free cash flow. The free cash flow refers to the portion of profits that is not needed for expanding the company at the end of a period, but is available to shareholders.

A 'good' varies by industry and company stage. On Eulerpool, you can compare Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)'s Hitachi Metals with sector peers and the industry average to assess whether it is attractive.

To evaluate Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)'s, it is essential to compare it with peers in the same industry and sector. On Eulerpool, you can find direct industry comparisons for Return on Capital Employed (ROCE).

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