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Kintetsu Department Store Co (OTCPK:KNTTF) 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.
Kintetsu Department Store Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Kintetsu Department Store Co 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.
Kintetsu Department Store Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
For the Department Stores subindustry, Kintetsu Department Store 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.
Kintetsu Department Store Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kintetsu Department Store Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kintetsu Department Store 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 four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -3.04% mean?
Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -3.04% 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #447 out of 1137 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Kintetsu Department Store Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Kintetsu Department Store Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.04%. Based on the distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #447 out of 1137 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kintetsu Department Store Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kintetsu Department Store Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #447 out of 1137 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Kintetsu Department Store Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.93, based on 1,137 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kintetsu Department Store Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kintetsu Department Store Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.48, compared to a current price of $10.69 — trading 64.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.04%. Kintetsu Department Store Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.04% 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kintetsu Department Store Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.69 is trading 64.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.48.
GuruFocus considers Kintetsu Department Store Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KNTTF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -3.04%
GF Value™: $30.48 vs. price of $10.69 (64.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KNTTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kintetsu Department Store Co Ltd is principally engaged in operating department store business in the Kansai region of Japan. The company offers a broad range of merchandise, including apparel, cosmetics, medicine, jewelry, accessories, travel goods, household electric appliances, and other. Kintetsu Department Store provides complementary functions, including restaurants, coffee shops, and other services, like hotel delivery service, home delivery service, luggage storage, sightseeing information services, and other.
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