Sanrio's ROE hits 49% in capital efficiency push, lifted by Hello Kitty

Seibu and Advantest lead corporate Japan's efforts to boost returns

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Sanrio has leveraged its intellectual property, including Hello Kitty, to boost profit. © Sanrio

SHINO KATAYAMA

TOKYO -- Some Japanese companies are making headway in improving capital efficiency, reaching the 30% range and higher on the key metric of return of equity for the fiscal year ended March.

Entertainment company Sanrio achieved an ROE of 48.6%. Semiconductor-related companies, including Advantest, recorded around 30%, outperforming corporate Japan's 9% average.

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