Seiko EpsonSEKEY +3.38%77 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.82% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SEKEY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,505 Hardware companies, Seiko Epson ranks worse than 57.37% 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. Seiko Epson's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-435 Mil. Seiko Epson's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,017 Mil. Therefore, Seiko Epson's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seiko Epson's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SEKEY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76 Med: 4.16 Max: 7.77
Current: 1.34
During the past 13 years, Seiko Epson's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 7.77%. The lowest was 0.76%. And the median was 4.16%.
SEKEY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 57.37% of 2505
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.43
vs SEKEY: 1.34
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.
Seiko Epson Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Seiko Epson Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seiko Epson'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.
SEKEY vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Seiko Epson'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.
Seiko Epson Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Seiko Epson's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seiko Epson'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 -4.82% mean?
Seiko Epson (SEKEY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -4.82% 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 Seiko Epson and its competitors. Over the past decade, Seiko Epson's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.76 to 7.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #1437 out of 2505 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Seiko Epson's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Seiko Epson's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.82%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 7.77. Based on the distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #1437 out of 2505 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seiko Epson has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seiko Epson's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #1437 out of 2505 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Seiko Epson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.43. Historically, Seiko Epson's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.76 to 7.77 over the past decade. 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.43, based on 2,505 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 Seiko Epson and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seiko Epson's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seiko Epson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Epson (SEKEY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.81, compared to a current price of $8.88 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.82%. Seiko Epson's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Seiko Epson (SEKEY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.82% 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 Seiko Epson (SEKEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Epson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.88 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.81.
GuruFocus considers Seiko Epson to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SEKEY:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -4.82%
GF Value™: $7.81 vs. price of $8.88 (13.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SEKEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seiko Epson Corp is a Japan-based electronics manufacturer of printers and imaging equipment. The company operates through three segments. The Manufacturing-related and Wearables segment includes industrial robots, small injection molding machines, watches, watch movements, crystal devices, semiconductors, metal powders, surface treatment, and PCs. The Printing Solutions segment covers office and home inkjet printers, serial impact dot matrix printers, page printers, color image scanners, dry office paper machines, commercial and industrial inkjet printers, POS system products, rubber printers, and related consumables. The Visual Communication segment focuses on LCD projectors, smart glasses, and related products. It generates the majority of revenue from the Printing Solutions segment.
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