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Chugai Mining CoTSE:1491 -0.14%70 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:1491 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,847.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,669 Metals & Mining companies, Chugai Mining Co ranks better than 86.02% 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. Chugai Mining Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円209 Mil. Chugai Mining Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円20,433 Mil. Therefore, Chugai Mining Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chugai Mining Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1491'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.83 Med: 2.06 Max: 8.89
Current: 8.14
During the past 13 years, Chugai Mining Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.89%. The lowest was -3.83%. And the median was 2.06%.
TSE:1491's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 86.02% of 2669
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.25
vs TSE:1491: 8.14
Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) 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.
Chugai Mining Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Chugai Mining Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chugai Mining 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.
TSE:1491 vs NEM, AU, RGLD: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Chugai Mining 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.
Chugai Mining Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Chugai Mining Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chugai Mining 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 1.02% mean?
Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.02% 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 Chugai Mining Co and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugai Mining Co ranks #373 out of 2669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Chugai Mining Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Chugai Mining Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.02% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.06. Based on the distribution chart, Chugai Mining Co ranks #373 out of 2669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chugai Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugai Mining Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Chugai Mining Co ranks #373 out of 2669 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Chugai Mining Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Asset depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Chugai Mining Co and its competitors. Chugai Mining Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.02%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugai Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,847.84, compared to a current price of 円729.00 — trading 60.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.02%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.06. Chugai Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.02% 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 Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Mining Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円729.00 is trading 60.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,847.84.
GuruFocus considers Chugai Mining Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1491:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.02% (50% below median its 10-year median of 2.06)
GF Value™: 円1,847.84 vs. price of 円729.00 (60.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1491 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chugai Mining Co Ltd is a Japanese company which is engaged in the collecting, refining, retailing, and processing precious metals. It is also engaged in trading, brokering, and leasing of real estate. In addition, the company is involved in the designing, manufacturing, the wholesale and retail sale of licensed merchandise.
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