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Tigers PolymerTSE:4231 -0.79%75 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 3.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:4231 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円891.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Chemicals companies, Tigers Polymer ranks better than 56.67% 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. Tigers Polymer's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,096 Mil. Tigers Polymer's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円60,840 Mil. Therefore, Tigers Polymer's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tigers Polymer's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4231'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 3.87 Max: 5.75
Current: 3.87
During the past 13 years, Tigers Polymer's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.75%. The lowest was 0.52%. And the median was 3.87%.
TSE:4231's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 56.67% of 1611
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.09
vs TSE:4231: 3.87
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.
Tigers Polymer Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Tigers Polymer Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tigers Polymer'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:4231 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tigers Polymer'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.
Tigers Polymer Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tigers Polymer's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tigers Polymer'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 3.44% mean?
Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.44% 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 Tigers Polymer and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 3.87. Over the past decade, Tigers Polymer's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.52 to 5.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Tigers Polymer ranks #698 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Tigers Polymer's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Tigers Polymer's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.44% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 3.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 5.75. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09. Tigers Polymer's value of 3.44% is 11.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tigers Polymer ranks #698 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tigers Polymer has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tigers Polymer's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tigers Polymer ranks #698 out of 1611 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Tigers Polymer in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09. Tigers Polymer's value of 3.44% is 11.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Tigers Polymer's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.52 to 5.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.87 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Tigers Polymer 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. Tigers Polymer's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.44% is 11.3% 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 Tigers Polymer 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. Tigers Polymer's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.44%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 3.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tigers Polymer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円891.30, compared to a current price of 円1,000.00 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.44%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 3.87 and 11.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.09. Tigers Polymer's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.44% 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 Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tigers Polymer stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,000.00 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円891.30.
GuruFocus considers Tigers Polymer to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4231:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.44% (11% below median its 10-year median of 3.87)
GF Value™: 円891.30 vs. price of 円1,000.00 (12.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.3% above the Chemicals median (#698 of 1611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tigers Polymer Corp is engaged in the manufacture of various parts and parts materials of the same type and series. Its segments include Hose manufacturers and sellers of hoses for home appliances (hoses for vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and air conditioners) and industrial hoses; rubber sheets are used for packing materials, cushioning materials, and mats, mainly for entrances.
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