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)

-2.14%

Increased from previous period

Both companies show negative ROE. Martin Whitman would check if the entire market segment is distressed.

Return on Assets (ROA)

-0.59%

Increased from previous period

Both firms have negative ROA. Martin Whitman would investigate if the market environment is extremely challenging.

Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)

-1.25%

Increased from previous period

Both companies show negative ROCE. Martin Whitman would investigate if external factors hamper profitability.

Gross Profit Margin

8.83%

Decreased from previous period

Gross margin 50-75% of 6617.T's 13.37%. Martin Whitman would worry about a persistent competitive disadvantage.

Operating Profit Margin

-2.08%

Increased from previous period

Both companies are negative at the operating level. Martin Whitman would see if the entire niche faces fundamental challenges.

Net Profit Margin

-2.32%

Increased from previous period

Both companies run at a net loss. Martin Whitman would see if broader market headwinds persist.

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6208.T Profitability Analysis - Compare Against 6617.T

Comparison against 6617.T

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

Return on Equity (ROE)

-2.14%

Increased from previous period

Both companies show negative ROE. Martin Whitman would check if the entire market segment is distressed.

Return on Assets (ROA)

-0.59%

Increased from previous period

Both firms have negative ROA. Martin Whitman would investigate if the market environment is extremely challenging.

Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)

-1.25%

Increased from previous period

Both companies show negative ROCE. Martin Whitman would investigate if external factors hamper profitability.

Gross Profit Margin

8.83%

Decreased from previous period

Gross margin 50-75% of 6617.T's 13.37%. Martin Whitman would worry about a persistent competitive disadvantage.

Operating Profit Margin

-2.08%

Increased from previous period

Both companies are negative at the operating level. Martin Whitman would see if the entire niche faces fundamental challenges.

Net Profit Margin

-2.32%

Increased from previous period

Both companies run at a net loss. Martin Whitman would see if broader market headwinds persist.

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