Denka Co (FRA:DIK) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.10% (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Above Median

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FRA:DIK Denka Co Ltd FRA:DIK
65 GF Score
Price €20.80
GF Value €12.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Denka Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Denka Co FRA:DIK +1.96% 65 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 4.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:DIK with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,612 Chemicals companies, Denka Co ranks worse than 55.4% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Denka Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €222 Mil. Denka Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,629 Mil. Therefore, Denka Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.10%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Denka Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:DIK' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.95   Med: 4.34   Max: 5.38
Current: 2.41

During the past 13 years, Denka Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.38%. The lowest was -1.95%. And the median was 4.34%.

FRA:DIK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
55.4% of 1612 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.08 vs FRA:DIK: 2.41

Denka Co  (FRA:DIK) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.


Be Aware

Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company’s earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a company’s tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.


Denka Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Denka Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Denka Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Denka Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Denka Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Denka Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.10 3.02 -0.67 0.99 6.10

FRA:DIK vs DOW: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Denka Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Denka Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Denka Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Denka Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Denka Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Denka Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=85.555/( (4048.705+3684.68)/ 2 )
=85.555/3866.6925
=2.21 %

Denka Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=221.532/( (3573.54+3684.68)/ 2 )
=221.532/3629.11
=6.10 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.10% mean?
Denka Co (FRA:DIK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.10% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Denka Co and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 4.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Denka Co ranks #893 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Denka Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Denka Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.10% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 4.34. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Denka Co's value of 6.10% is 98.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Denka Co ranks #893 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Denka Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Denka Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Denka Co ranks #893 out of 1612 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Denka Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Denka Co's value of 6.10% is 98.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.34 vs. the industry median of 3.08, Denka Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.08, based on 1,612 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Denka Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.10% is 98.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Denka Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Denka Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.10%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 4.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Denka Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denka Co (FRA:DIK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.53, compared to a current price of €20.80 — trading 66% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.10%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 4.34 and 98.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.08. Denka Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Denka Co (FRA:DIK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Denka Co (FRA:DIK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denka Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €20.80 is trading 66% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.53. GuruFocus considers Denka Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DIK:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.10% (41% above median its 10-year median of 4.34)
  • GF Value™: €12.53 vs. price of €20.80 (66% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.1% above the Chemicals median (#893 of 1612)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Denka Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4061:JapanDIK:Germany
Address Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, 1-1, Nihonbashi-Muromachi, 2-Chome Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8338
Denka Co Ltd manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The elastomers and performance plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells rubber products used by the automotive industry and plastics used to manufacture electronics including televisions. The infrastructure and social solutions segment sells cement and fertilizer to the construction and building industries. The electronics and innovative products segment sells film, and resins used by the electronics industry. The life science and environment products segment sells housing materials including rain gutters, plastic food packaging materials, and industrial materials including electrical tape.
65GF Score

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