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The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
JRFIF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.41 Med: 2.65 Max: 3.44
Current: 3.44
During the past 13 years, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 3.44%. The lowest was 2.41%. And the median was 2.65%.
JRFIF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 52.32% of 925
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.3
vs JRFIF: 3.44
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (OTCPK:JRFIF) 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.
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
JRFIF vs SPG, O, KIM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment'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.
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.48% mean?
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (JRFIF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.48% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 2.65. Over the past decade, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.41 to 3.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment ranks #441 out of 925 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.48% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 2.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.41 to a high of 3.44. The REITs industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.30. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's value of 3.48% is 5.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment ranks #441 out of 925 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment ranks #441 out of 925 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.30. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's value of 3.48% is 5.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.41 to 3.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.65 vs. the industry median of 3.30, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment 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 REITs company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among REITs companies is 3.30, based on 925 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. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.48% is 5.5% 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 Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.48%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment stock overvalued right now?
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (JRFIF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.48%. The stock's GF Value™ is $607.30, compared to a current price of $623.98 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.48%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 2.65 and 5.5% above the REITs industry median of 3.30. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (JRFIF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.48% as of Feb. 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 Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (JRFIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $623.98 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $607.30.
Key valuation signals for JRFIF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.48% (31% above median its 10-year median of 2.65)
GF Value™: $607.30 vs. price of $623.98 (2.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.5% above the REITs median (#441 of 925)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JRFIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Corp is a diversified REIT investing in real estate properties serving as a foundation of urban lives. Its portfolio includes urban retail, mixed-use, office, residence, hotel and suburban retail.
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