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The historical rank and industry rank for Environmental Control Center Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4657'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.6 Med: 3.02 Max: 5.04
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, Environmental Control Center Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.04%. The lowest was -3.60%. And the median was 3.02%.
TSE:4657's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 61.07% of 244
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.135
vs TSE:4657: 0.33
Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) 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.
Environmental Control Center Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Environmental Control Center Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Environmental Control Center Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
TSE:4657 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Environmental Control Center 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.
Environmental Control Center Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Environmental Control Center Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Environmental Control Center 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% mean?
Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Environmental Control Center Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Environmental Control Center Co ranks #149 out of 244 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Environmental Control Center Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Environmental Control Center Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Environmental Control Center Co ranks #149 out of 244 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Environmental Control Center 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 Environmental Control Center Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Environmental Control Center Co ranks #149 out of 244 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Environmental Control Center Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.14. 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 Waste Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Waste Management companies is 2.14, based on 244 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. 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 Environmental Control Center Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Environmental Control Center Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Environmental Control Center Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円404.21, compared to a current price of 円458.00 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Environmental Control Center Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 9 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 Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Environmental Control Center Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円458.00 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円404.21.
GuruFocus considers Environmental Control Center Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4657:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円404.21 vs. price of 円458.00 (13.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4657 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Environmental Control Center Co Business Description
Environmental Control Center Co Ltd is a Japan based environmental consulting company with a focus on chemical analysis. It provides solutions for environmental problems by monitoring and consulting services for air, water, and soil in the general environment. In addition, it also offers environmental survey, analysis, consulting and designing services for environmental or waste management, environmental conservation and remediation of municipal, prefectural and national governments.
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