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Nankai Chemical CoTSE:4040 +2.31%73 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 22.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 480% above its 10-year median of 3.91. GuruFocus rates TSE:4040 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,833.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Chemicals companies, Nankai Chemical Co ranks better than 92.8% 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. Nankai Chemical Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,684 Mil. Nankai Chemical Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円20,650 Mil. Therefore, Nankai Chemical Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nankai Chemical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4040'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 3.91 Max: 13.6
Current: 13.18
During the past 6 years, Nankai Chemical Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.60%. The lowest was 0.97%. And the median was 3.91%.
TSE:4040's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 92.8% of 1611
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.09
vs TSE:4040: 13.18
Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) 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.
Nankai Chemical Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Nankai Chemical Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nankai Chemical 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:4040 vs DOW: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Nankai Chemical 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.
Nankai Chemical Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nankai Chemical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nankai Chemical 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 22.68% mean?
Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 22.68% 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 Nankai Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 480% above median its historical median of 3.91. Over the past decade, Nankai Chemical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.97 to 13.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Nankai Chemical Co ranks #116 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Nankai Chemical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Nankai Chemical Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 22.68% is 480% above median its 10-year median of 3.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 13.60. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09. Nankai Chemical Co's value of 22.68% is 634% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nankai Chemical Co ranks #116 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nankai Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nankai Chemical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nankai Chemical Co ranks #116 out of 1611 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Nankai Chemical Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09. Nankai Chemical Co's value of 22.68% is 634% above this benchmark. Historically, Nankai Chemical Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.97 to 13.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.91 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Nankai Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.09, based on 1,611 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. Nankai Chemical Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 22.68% is 634% 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 Nankai Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nankai Chemical Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 22.68%, which is 480% above median its own 10-year median of 3.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nankai Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,833.93, compared to a current price of 円3,545.00 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 22.68%, which is 480% above median its 10-year median of 3.91 and 634% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.09. Nankai Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 22.68% 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 Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nankai Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,545.00 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,833.93.
GuruFocus considers Nankai Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4040:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 22.68% (480% above median its 10-year median of 3.91)
GF Value™: 円2,833.93 vs. price of 円3,545.00 (25.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 634% above the Chemicals median (#116 of 1611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nankai Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of chemical products, agricultural products, quasi-drugs and food additives. collecting, transporting, and recycling of industrial wastes.
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