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Halows CoTSE:2742 -1.26%70 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.88% as of Feb. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 6.63. GuruFocus rates TSE:2742 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,110.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 315 Retail - Defensive companies, Halows Co ranks better than 71.43% 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. Halows Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円10,448 Mil. Halows Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円132,590 Mil. Therefore, Halows Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 7.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Halows Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2742'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.06 Med: 6.63 Max: 8.5
Current: 6.71
During the past 13 years, Halows Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.50%. The lowest was 5.06%. And the median was 6.63%.
TSE:2742's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 71.43% of 315
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.7
vs TSE:2742: 6.71
Halows Co (TSE:2742) 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.
Halows Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Halows Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Halows 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:2742 vs KR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Halows 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.
Halows Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Halows Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Halows 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.88% mean?
Halows Co (TSE:2742) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.88% 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 Halows Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 6.63. Over the past decade, Halows Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.06 to 8.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #90 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Halows Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Halows Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.88% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 6.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.06 to a high of 8.50. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.70. Halows Co's value of 7.88% is 113% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #90 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Halows Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halows Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #90 out of 315 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Halows Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.70. Halows Co's value of 7.88% is 113% above this benchmark. Historically, Halows Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.06 to 8.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.63 vs. the industry median of 3.70, Halows 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.70, based on 315 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. Halows Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.88% is 113% 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 Halows Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halows Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.88%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 6.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halows Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halows Co (TSE:2742) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,110.09, compared to a current price of 円3,930.00 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.88%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 6.63 and 113% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.70. Halows Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Halows Co (TSE:2742), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.88% 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 Halows Co (TSE:2742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halows Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,930.00 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,110.09.
GuruFocus considers Halows Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2742:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.88% (19% above median its 10-year median of 6.63)
GF Value™: 円5,110.09 vs. price of 円3,930.00 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113% above the Retail - Defensive median (#90 of 315)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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