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IFIS JapanIFISF -1.84%82 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.36% as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 10.19. GuruFocus rates IFISF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.02. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,093 Business Services companies, IFIS Japan ranks better than 72.46% 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. IFIS Japan's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.32 Mil. IFIS Japan's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $39.66 Mil. Therefore, IFIS Japan's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IFIS Japan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
IFISF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.01 Med: 10.19 Max: 14.64
Current: 9.23
During the past 13 years, IFIS Japan's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.64%. The lowest was 7.01%. And the median was 10.19%.
IFISF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 72.46% of 1093
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.19
vs IFISF: 9.23
IFIS Japan (OTCPK:IFISF) 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.
IFIS Japan Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
IFIS Japan Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IFIS Japan'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.
IFISF vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, IFIS Japan'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.
IFIS Japan Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, IFIS Japan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IFIS Japan'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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.36% mean?
IFIS Japan (IFISF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.36% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on IFIS Japan and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 10.19. Over the past decade, IFIS Japan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 7.01 to 14.64. According to the industry distribution chart, IFIS Japan ranks #301 out of 1093 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is IFIS Japan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
IFIS Japan's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.36% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 10.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.01 to a high of 14.64. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.19. IFIS Japan's value of 8.36% is 99.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IFIS Japan ranks #301 out of 1093 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IFIS Japan has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IFIS Japan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, IFIS Japan ranks #301 out of 1093 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts IFIS Japan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.19. IFIS Japan's value of 8.36% is 99.5% above this benchmark. Historically, IFIS Japan's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 7.01 to 14.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.19 vs. the industry median of 4.19, IFIS Japan 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 4.19, based on 1,093 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. IFIS Japan's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.36% is 99.5% 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 IFIS Japan and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IFIS Japan's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.36%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 10.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IFIS Japan stock overvalued right now?
IFIS Japan (IFISF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.36%. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.02, compared to a current price of $4.27 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.36%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 10.19 and 99.5% above the Business Services industry median of 4.19. IFIS Japan's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 IFIS Japan (IFISF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.36% as of Jun. 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 IFIS Japan (IFISF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IFIS Japan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.27 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.02.
Key valuation signals for IFISF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 8.36% (18% below median its 10-year median of 10.19)
GF Value™: $5.02 vs. price of $4.27 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.5% above the Business Services median (#301 of 1093)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IFISF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IFIS Japan Ltd is a financial information services company. The principal business activities of the company include the distribution of research reports in electronic media, the supply of financial data and consensus data, and the production and printing of financial documents. Its services cover investment information, investor relations, and documentation for securities firms and investment trusts. It also provides IFIS consensus to newspapers, magazines, and Internet portals. The company mainly serves the listed companies, securities firms, and institutional investors. The company operates in five segments, which include: Investment Intelligence Business, Document Solutions Business, Fund Disclosure Business, IT Solutions Business, and Language Solutions Business.
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