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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. Nihon Chouzai Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $11 Mil. Nihon Chouzai Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $1,277 Mil. Therefore, Nihon Chouzai Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Chouzai Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NHCZF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 2.52 Max: 4.74
Current: 0.61
During the past 13 years, Nihon Chouzai Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.74%. The lowest was 0.61%. And the median was 2.52%.
NHCZF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 2.5
vs NHCZF: 0.61
Nihon Chouzai Co (OTCPK:NHCZF) 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.
Nihon Chouzai Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Nihon Chouzai Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Chouzai 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.
Nihon Chouzai Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Nihon Chouzai 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.
Nihon Chouzai Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Nihon Chouzai Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Chouzai 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.84% mean?
Nihon Chouzai Co (NHCZF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.84% as of Sep. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Nihon Chouzai Co and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 2.52. Over the past decade, Nihon Chouzai Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.61 to 4.74.
Is Nihon Chouzai Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Nihon Chouzai Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.84% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 2.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 4.74. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.50. Nihon Chouzai Co's value of 0.84% is 66.4% below this industry median. Overall, Nihon Chouzai Co has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Chouzai Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
Nihon Chouzai Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.84% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.50. Nihon Chouzai Co's value of 0.84% is 66.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Chouzai Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.61 to 4.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.52 vs. the industry median of 2.50, Nihon Chouzai Co has consistently been below 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.50, based on 681 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. Nihon Chouzai Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.84% is 66.4% below 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 Nihon Chouzai Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Chouzai Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.84%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Chouzai Co stock overvalued right now?
Nihon Chouzai Co (NHCZF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.84%. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.38, compared to a current price of $16.02 — trading 151.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.84%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 2.52 and 66.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.50. Nihon Chouzai Co's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 with 10 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 Nihon Chouzai Co (NHCZF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.84% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Nihon Chouzai Co (NHCZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Chouzai Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.02 is trading 151.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.38.
Key valuation signals for NHCZF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.84% (67% below median its 10-year median of 2.52)
GF Value™: $6.38 vs. price of $16.02 (151.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the NHCZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Chouzai Co Ltd operates in the pharmaceutical industry. The company is organized into segments: Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Sales, and Healthcare Staffing Services and operates mainly from Japan. Through its operating segments, the firm manages a chain of pharmacies nationwide, manufactures and sells generic drugs, and provides staffing services that are specialized in pharmacy.
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