Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -5.18% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:MUG Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc FRA:MUG
74 GF Score
Price €24.60
GF Value €14.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co FRA:MUG -3.91% 74 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -5.18% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:MUG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,612 Chemicals companies, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks worse than 83.06% 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. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-309 Mil. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,955 Mil. Therefore, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.18%.

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

FRA:MUG' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.72   Med: 4.81   Max: 8.03
Current: -3.72

During the past 13 years, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.03%. The lowest was -3.72%. And the median was 4.81%.

FRA:MUG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
83.06% of 1612 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.075 vs FRA:MUG: -3.72

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co  (FRA:MUG) 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.


Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:MUG vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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.


Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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 )
=-219.779/( (6793.287+5938.979)/ 2 )
=-219.779/6366.133
=-3.45 %

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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 )
=-308.708/( (5971.865+5938.979)/ 2 )
=-308.708/5955.422
=-5.18 %

* 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 -5.18% mean?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -5.18% 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 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks #1339 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -5.18%. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks #1339 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks #1339 out of 1612 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. 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. 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 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -5.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.47, compared to a current price of €24.60 — trading 70% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -5.18%. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -5.18% 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 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €24.60 is trading 70% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.47. GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MUG:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -5.18%
  • GF Value™: €14.47 vs. price of €24.60 (70% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MBSHY:USA4182:Japan
Address 2-5-2 Marunouchi, Mitsubishi Building Headquarters, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8324
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemical products. The company operates through two main divisions: the Green Energy & Chemicals Division, which produces methanol, ammonia-based chemicals, life science products, aromatic chemicals, foam plastics, and electricity; and the Functional Chemicals Division, which manufactures inorganic chemicals, plastic lens monomers, engineering plastics, electronic materials, and oxygen absorbers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Functional Chemicals Division.
74GF Score

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