Natoco Co (TSE:4627) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.21% (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4627 Natoco Co Ltd TSE:4627
77 GF Score
Price 円1,743.00
GF Value 円1,644.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Natoco Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Natoco Co TSE:4627 +0.69% 77 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.21% as of Apr. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 4.24. GuruFocus rates TSE:4627 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,644.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,613 Chemicals companies, Natoco Co ranks better than 63.05% 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. Natoco Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,319 Mil. Natoco Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円31,298 Mil. Therefore, Natoco Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 4.21%.

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

TSE:4627' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.94   Med: 4.24   Max: 6.5
Current: 4.72

During the past 13 years, Natoco Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.50%. The lowest was 2.94%. And the median was 4.24%.

TSE:4627's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
63.05% of 1613 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.13 vs TSE:4627: 4.72

Natoco Co  (TSE:4627) 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.


Natoco Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Natoco Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natoco 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.

Natoco Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Natoco Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Natoco Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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TSE:4627 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Natoco 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.


Natoco Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


TSE:4627
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Natoco Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Natoco Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=1137.776/( (29457.914+30688.471)/ 2 )
=1137.776/30073.1925
=3.78 %

Natoco Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=1319.004/( (30688.471+31908.266)/ 2 )
=1319.004/31298.3685
=4.21 %

* 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.21% mean?
Natoco Co (TSE:4627) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.21% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Natoco Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.24. Over the past decade, Natoco Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.94 to 6.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Natoco Co ranks #596 out of 1613 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Natoco Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Natoco Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.21% is near median its 10-year median of 4.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.94 to a high of 6.50. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.13. Natoco Co's value of 4.21% is 34.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natoco Co ranks #596 out of 1613 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Natoco Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natoco Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Natoco Co ranks #596 out of 1613 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Natoco Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.13. Natoco Co's value of 4.21% is 34.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Natoco Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.94 to 6.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.24 vs. the industry median of 3.13, Natoco 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. Natoco Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.21% is 34.5% 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 Natoco 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. Natoco Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natoco Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natoco Co (TSE:4627) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,644.19, compared to a current price of 円1,743.00 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.24 and 34.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.13. Natoco Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Natoco Co (TSE:4627), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.21% as of Apr. 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 Natoco Co (TSE:4627) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natoco Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,743.00 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,644.19. GuruFocus considers Natoco Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4627:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.21% (near median its 10-year median of 4.24)
  • GF Value™: 円1,644.19 vs. price of 円1,743.00 (6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.5% above the Chemicals median (#596 of 1613)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4627 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Natoco Co Business Description

Address 18 Shogayama Uchikoshi-cho, Miyoshi-shi Aichi, Miyoshi, JPN, 470-0213
Natoco Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sales of paints, ink, plastics, and fine chemical products and sales of related products. It also engaged in the collection, transportation, and disposal of industrial waste products. Its other products include such as toning system, general purpose thinner, environment compatible equipment.
77GF Score

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