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)

7.13%

Increased from previous period

ROE 75-90% of 4997.T's 7.96%. Bill Ackman would demand evidence of future operational improvements.

Return on Assets (ROA)

1.81%

Increased from previous period

ROA below 50% of 4997.T's 4.25%. Michael Burry would look for fundamental issues like obsolete assets or management lapses.

Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)

5.38%

Increased from previous period

ROCE 50-75% of 4997.T's 8.72%. Martin Whitman would worry if management fails to deploy capital effectively.

Gross Profit Margin

9.32%

Decreased from previous period

Gross margin below 50% of 4997.T's 44.12%. Michael Burry would watch for cost or pricing crises.

Operating Profit Margin

4.15%

Increased from previous period

Operating margin below 50% of 4997.T's 26.82%. Michael Burry would investigate whether this signals deeper issues.

Net Profit Margin

3.62%

Increased from previous period

Net margin below 50% of 4997.T's 18.05%. 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)

7.13%

Increased from previous period

ROE 75-90% of 4997.T's 7.96%. Bill Ackman would demand evidence of future operational improvements.

Return on Assets (ROA)

1.81%

Increased from previous period

ROA below 50% of 4997.T's 4.25%. Michael Burry would look for fundamental issues like obsolete assets or management lapses.

Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)

5.38%

Increased from previous period

ROCE 50-75% of 4997.T's 8.72%. Martin Whitman would worry if management fails to deploy capital effectively.

Gross Profit Margin

9.32%

Decreased from previous period

Gross margin below 50% of 4997.T's 44.12%. Michael Burry would watch for cost or pricing crises.

Operating Profit Margin

4.15%

Increased from previous period

Operating margin below 50% of 4997.T's 26.82%. Michael Burry would investigate whether this signals deeper issues.

Net Profit Margin

3.62%

Increased from previous period

Net margin below 50% of 4997.T's 18.05%. Michael Burry would suspect deeper competitive or structural weaknesses.

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