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Arbeit-Times CoTSE:2341 69 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.40% as of Feb. 2026, which is 312% above its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates TSE:2341 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円220.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,030 Media - Diversified companies, Arbeit-Times Co ranks better than 76.02% 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. Arbeit-Times Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円251 Mil. Arbeit-Times Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,985 Mil. Therefore, Arbeit-Times Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 8.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arbeit-Times Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2341'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.02 Med: 2.04 Max: 8.71
Current: 6.16
During the past 13 years, Arbeit-Times Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.71%. The lowest was -14.02%. And the median was 2.04%.
TSE:2341's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 76.02% of 1030
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.83
vs TSE:2341: 6.16
Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) 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.
Arbeit-Times Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Arbeit-Times Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arbeit-Times 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:2341 vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Arbeit-Times 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.
Arbeit-Times Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arbeit-Times Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arbeit-Times 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 two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.40% mean?
Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.40% 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 Arbeit-Times Co and its competitors. This is 312% above median its historical median of 2.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #247 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Arbeit-Times Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Arbeit-Times Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.40% is 312% above median its 10-year median of 2.04. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.83. Arbeit-Times Co's value of 8.40% is 912% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #247 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arbeit-Times Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbeit-Times Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #247 out of 1030 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Arbeit-Times Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.83. Arbeit-Times Co's value of 8.40% is 912% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Arbeit-Times Co has consistently been above 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.83, based on 1,030 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. Arbeit-Times Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.40% is 912% above 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 Arbeit-Times Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arbeit-Times Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.40%, which is 312% above median its own 10-year median of 2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbeit-Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円220.51, compared to a current price of 円164.00 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.40%, which is 312% above median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 912% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.83. Arbeit-Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.40% 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円164.00 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円220.51.
GuruFocus considers Arbeit-Times Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2341:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 8.40% (312% above median its 10-year median of 2.04)
GF Value™: 円220.51 vs. price of 円164.00 (25.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 912% above the Media - Diversified median (#247 of 1030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2341 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arbeit-Times Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the business of publishing magazines. The company edits and issues free job recruitment magazine under the brand name DOMO. It also provides job-related information through its online websites. In addition, it is also involved in the free paper agent intermediary and direct promotion business activities. The Group has two reportable segments: Information provision business; and Sales promotion support business.
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