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Cotta CoFSE:3359 12 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 5.79. GuruFocus rates FSE:3359 with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of 円844.02. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Packaging & Containers companies, Cotta Co ranks better than 71.96% 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. Cotta Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円736 Mil. Cotta Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,080 Mil. Therefore, Cotta Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cotta Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:3359'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.15 Med: 5.79 Max: 9.29
Current: 5.62
During the past 13 years, Cotta Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.29%. The lowest was 4.15%. And the median was 5.79%.
FSE:3359's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 71.96% of 403
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.91
vs FSE:3359: 5.62
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) 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 companys 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 companys 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.
Cotta Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Cotta Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cotta 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.
FSE:3359 vs SW, PKG, IP: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Cotta 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.
Cotta Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cotta Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cotta Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.11% mean?
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.11% 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 Cotta Co and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 5.79. Over the past decade, Cotta Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.15 to 9.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #113 out of 403 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Cotta Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Cotta Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.11% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 5.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.15 to a high of 9.29. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.91. Cotta Co's value of 9.11% is 213.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #113 out of 403 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cotta Co has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cotta Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #113 out of 403 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Cotta Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.91. Cotta Co's value of 9.11% is 213.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cotta Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.15 to 9.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.79 vs. the industry median of 2.91, Cotta 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.91, based on 403 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. Cotta Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.11% is 213.1% 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 Cotta Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cotta Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.11%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 5.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cotta Co stock overvalued right now?
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.11%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円844.02, compared to a current price of 円369.00 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.11%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 5.79 and 213.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.91. Cotta Co's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 5 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 Cotta Co (FSE:3359), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.11% 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 Cotta Co (FSE:3359) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cotta Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円369.00 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円844.02.
Key valuation signals for FSE:3359:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.11% (57% above median its 10-year median of 5.79)
GF Value™: 円844.02 vs. price of 円369.00 (56.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 213.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#113 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3359 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cotta Co Ltd manufactures and sells confectionery food materials and food packaging materials in Japan. It offers cake boxes, handbags, wrapping paper, ribbons, freshness preserving agents, and confectionery materials such as butter and flour. The company serves candy stores, bakeries, and individuals.
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