Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.32% (As of May. 2026) — 176% Above Median

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TSE:4616 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Ltd TSE:4616
64 GF Score
Price 円2,112.00
GF Value 円1,742.71
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co TSE:4616 +1.34% 64 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.32% as of May. 2026, which is 176% above its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:4616 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,742.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,613 Chemicals companies, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks worse than 53.75% 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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円557 Mil. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円8,813 Mil. Therefore, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 6.32%.

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

TSE:4616' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.03   Med: 2.29   Max: 3.78
Current: 2.76

During the past 13 years, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 3.78%. The lowest was -0.03%. And the median was 2.29%.

TSE:4616's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
53.75% of 1613 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.13 vs TSE:4616: 2.76

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co  (TSE:4616) 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.


Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:4616 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.


Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Nov. 2025 )  (A: Nov. 2024 )(A: Nov. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Nov. 2025 )  (A: Nov. 2024 )(A: Nov. 2025 )
=72.318/( (8447.863+8665.621)/ 2 )
=72.318/8556.742
=0.85 %

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: May. 2026 )  (Q: Feb. 2026 )(Q: May. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: May. 2026 )  (Q: Feb. 2026 )(Q: May. 2026 )
=557.008/( (8804.068+8822.842)/ 2 )
=557.008/8813.455
=6.32 %

* 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 (May. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.32% mean?
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.32% as of May. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 176% above median its historical median of 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #867 out of 1613 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.32% is 176% above median its 10-year median of 2.29. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.13. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's value of 6.32% is 101.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #867 out of 1613 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #867 out of 1613 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.13. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's value of 6.32% is 101.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 3.13, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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 3.13, based on 1,613 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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.32% is 101.9% 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.32%, which is 176% above median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,742.71, compared to a current price of 円2,112.00 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.32%, which is 176% above median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 101.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.13. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.32% as of May. 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,112.00 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,742.71. GuruFocus considers Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4616:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.32% (176% above median its 10-year median of 2.29)
  • GF Value™: 円1,742.71 vs. price of 円2,112.00 (21.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 101.9% above the Chemicals median (#867 of 1613)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address Number 41, No. 1-chome, Amagasaki, Tsukaguchihon, Hyogo, JPN, 661-0001
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling various paints in Japan. Its products include heat insulation paints, ultra-low temperature powder, and water-based paints; and general purpose building paints, as well as floor coatings, building interior and exterior paints, aqueous paint, and rustproof paint.
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