Core (TSE:2359) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 12.35% (As of Mar. 2026) — 51% Above Median

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TSE:2359 Core Corp TSE:2359
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Price 円2,056.00
GF Value 円2,073.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Core Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Core TSE:2359 +1.28% 80 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 8.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:2359 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,073.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,894 Software companies, Core ranks better than 78.65% 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. Core's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,327 Mil. Core's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円26,933 Mil. Therefore, Core's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.35%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Core's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2359' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.32   Med: 8.19   Max: 11.24
Current: 11.24

During the past 13 years, Core's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.24%. The lowest was 5.32%. And the median was 8.19%.

TSE:2359's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
78.65% of 2894 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.095 vs TSE:2359: 11.24

Core  (TSE:2359) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


Core Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Core Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Core'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.

Core Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Core Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.53 9.53 10.05 9.21 10.93

Core Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.98 10.06 14.02 12.35 8.59

TSE:2359 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Core'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.


Core Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Core's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Core's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Core Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Core's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=2879.24/( (25005.407+27666.893)/ 2 )
=2879.24/26336.15
=10.93 %

Core's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3327.148/( (26199.725+27666.893)/ 2 )
=3327.148/26933.309
=12.35 %

* 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 12.35% mean?
Core (TSE:2359) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.35% 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 Core and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 8.19. Over the past decade, Core's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.32 to 11.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Core ranks #618 out of 2894 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Core's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Core's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.35% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 8.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.32 to a high of 11.24. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.10. Core's value of 12.35% is 489.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core ranks #618 out of 2894 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Core has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Core ranks #618 out of 2894 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Core in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.10. Core's value of 12.35% is 489.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Core's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.32 to 11.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.19 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Core 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.10, based on 2,894 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. Core's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.35% is 489.5% 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 Core and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.35%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 8.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Core stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core (TSE:2359) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,073.83, compared to a current price of 円2,056.00 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.35%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 8.19 and 489.5% above the Software industry median of 2.10. Core's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Core (TSE:2359), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.35% 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 Core (TSE:2359) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,056.00 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,073.83. GuruFocus considers Core to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2359:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 12.35% (51% above median its 10-year median of 8.19)
  • GF Value™: 円2,073.83 vs. price of 円2,056.00 (0.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 489.5% above the Software median (#618 of 2894)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2359 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Core Business Description

Address 1-22-3, Sangenjaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 154-8552
Core Corp is an independent information technology services company. It is organized into two business segments - System Integration business and product solutions business. The system integration segment focuses on embedded contract development in smartphones, automotive-related and equipment control fields. Its product solutions segment operates in the fields of security, cloud big data utilization cloud service, and global navigation satellite system. It primarily serves medical/healthcare, automobiles and agriculture markets.
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