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Nippon Seiki CoNSEIF 76 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.72. GuruFocus rates NSEIF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.30. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,331 Vehicles & Parts companies, Nippon Seiki Co ranks worse than 55.52% 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. Nippon Seiki Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $41 Mil. Nippon Seiki Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,171 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Seiki Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Seiki Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NSEIF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.65 Med: 1.72 Max: 3.9
Current: 2.48
During the past 13 years, Nippon Seiki Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 3.90%. The lowest was -1.65%. And the median was 1.72%.
NSEIF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 55.52% of 1331
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.16
vs NSEIF: 2.48
Nippon Seiki Co (OTCPK:NSEIF) 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.
Nippon Seiki Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Nippon Seiki Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Seiki 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.
NSEIF vs ORLY, AZO: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Nippon Seiki 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.
Nippon Seiki Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nippon Seiki Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Seiki 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.87% mean?
Nippon Seiki Co (NSEIF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.87% 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 Nippon Seiki Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Seiki Co ranks #739 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Nippon Seiki Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Nippon Seiki Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.87% is near median its 10-year median of 1.72. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.16. Nippon Seiki Co's value of 1.87% is 40.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Seiki Co ranks #739 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Seiki Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Seiki Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Nippon Seiki Co ranks #739 out of 1331 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Nippon Seiki Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.16. Nippon Seiki Co's value of 1.87% is 40.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.72 vs. the industry median of 3.16, Nippon Seiki 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.16, based on 1,331 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. Nippon Seiki Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.87% is 40.8% 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 Nippon Seiki Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Seiki Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Seiki Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Seiki Co (NSEIF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.87%. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.30, compared to a current price of $8.54 — trading 61.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.72 and 40.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.16. Nippon Seiki Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Nippon Seiki Co (NSEIF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.87% 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 Nippon Seiki Co (NSEIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Seiki Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.54 is trading 61.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.30.
Key valuation signals for NSEIF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.87% (near median its 10-year median of 1.72)
GF Value™: $5.30 vs. price of $8.54 (61.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#739 of 1331)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSEIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Seiki Co Ltd is a manufacturer of automobile components sold on aftermarkets. The range of products include instrument clusters for automobiles and motorcycles and other applications for head-up displays; level, revolution, pressure, and temperature sensors; household appliances, office and factory automation appliances; and passive LCD and OLED display products. On the aftermarkets, Nippon Seiki sells its product under its private label Defi. The company generates the majority of its revenue from automotive instruments, with a focus on Japan, the Americas, and the rest of Asia.
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