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Townnews-Sha CoTSE:2481 +0.91%74 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 6.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:2481 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円726.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Media - Diversified companies, Townnews-Sha Co ranks better than 79.28% 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. Townnews-Sha Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円367 Mil. Townnews-Sha Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円5,777 Mil. Therefore, Townnews-Sha Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Townnews-Sha Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2481'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84 Med: 6.54 Max: 9.54
Current: 7.34
During the past 13 years, Townnews-Sha Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.54%. The lowest was 1.84%. And the median was 6.54%.
TSE:2481's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 79.28% of 1028
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.805
vs TSE:2481: 7.34
Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) 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.
Townnews-Sha Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Townnews-Sha Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Townnews-Sha 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:2481 vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Townnews-Sha 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.
Townnews-Sha Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townnews-Sha Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Townnews-Sha 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.35% mean?
Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.35% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Townnews-Sha Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.54. Over the past decade, Townnews-Sha Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.84 to 9.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #213 out of 1028 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Townnews-Sha Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Townnews-Sha Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.35% is near median its 10-year median of 6.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 9.54. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.81. Townnews-Sha Co's value of 6.35% is 688.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #213 out of 1028 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Townnews-Sha Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Townnews-Sha Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #213 out of 1028 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Townnews-Sha Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.81. Townnews-Sha Co's value of 6.35% is 688.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Townnews-Sha Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.84 to 9.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.54 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Townnews-Sha 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 0.81, based on 1,028 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. Townnews-Sha Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.35% is 688.8% 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 Townnews-Sha Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Townnews-Sha Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Townnews-Sha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円726.02, compared to a current price of 円662.00 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.54 and 688.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.81. Townnews-Sha Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.35% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townnews-Sha Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円662.00 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円726.02.
GuruFocus considers Townnews-Sha Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2481:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.35% (near median its 10-year median of 6.54)
GF Value™: 円726.02 vs. price of 円662.00 (8.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 688.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#213 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2481 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Townnews-Sha Co Ltd is engaged in the planning, production, printing of various printed materials, and creation and management of websites. It also provides a local information newspaper which contains familiar information about politics, economics, society, culture, and sports, as well as the sale of advertising spaces in the paper.
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