Ishikawa Seisakusho, Ltd. (6208.T)

Profitability reveals how effectively the business turns revenues into profits. Higher and improving margins or returns on capital suggest a durable competitive advantage, supporting a stronger intrinsic valuation.

Return on Equity (ROE)

5.86%

Increased from previous period

ROE 50-75% of 4997.T's 11.47%. Martin Whitman would question whether management can close the gap.

Return on Assets (ROA)

1.99%

Increased from previous period

ROA below 50% of 4997.T's 6.69%. Michael Burry would look for fundamental issues like obsolete assets or management lapses.

Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)

5.29%

Increased from previous period

ROCE below 50% of 4997.T's 15.23%. Michael Burry would question the viability of the firm’s strategy.

Gross Profit Margin

12.89%

Increased from previous period

Gross margin below 50% of 4997.T's 47.15%. Michael Burry would watch for cost or pricing crises.

Operating Profit Margin

5.37%

Increased from previous period

Operating margin below 50% of 4997.T's 31.61%. Michael Burry would investigate whether this signals deeper issues.

Net Profit Margin

4.65%

Increased from previous period

Net margin below 50% of 4997.T's 21.09%. Michael Burry would suspect deeper competitive or structural weaknesses.

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6208.T Profitability Analysis - Compare Against 4997.T

Comparison against 4997.T

None 6203.T 6247.T 6617.T 4997.T 5715.T

Return on Equity (ROE)

5.86%

Increased from previous period

ROE 50-75% of 4997.T's 11.47%. Martin Whitman would question whether management can close the gap.

Return on Assets (ROA)

1.99%

Increased from previous period

ROA below 50% of 4997.T's 6.69%. Michael Burry would look for fundamental issues like obsolete assets or management lapses.

Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)

5.29%

Increased from previous period

ROCE below 50% of 4997.T's 15.23%. Michael Burry would question the viability of the firm’s strategy.

Gross Profit Margin

12.89%

Increased from previous period

Gross margin below 50% of 4997.T's 47.15%. Michael Burry would watch for cost or pricing crises.

Operating Profit Margin

5.37%

Increased from previous period

Operating margin below 50% of 4997.T's 31.61%. Michael Burry would investigate whether this signals deeper issues.

Net Profit Margin

4.65%

Increased from previous period

Net margin below 50% of 4997.T's 21.09%. Michael Burry would suspect deeper competitive or structural weaknesses.

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