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Nippon ShikizaiTSE:4920 63 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.80% as of Feb. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates TSE:4920 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,676.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,992 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nippon Shikizai ranks worse than 61.09% 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. Nippon Shikizai's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円473 Mil. Nippon Shikizai's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円16,913 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Shikizai's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Shikizai's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4920'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.6 Med: 2.04 Max: 5.71
Current: 1.97
During the past 13 years, Nippon Shikizai's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.71%. The lowest was -5.60%. And the median was 2.04%.
TSE:4920's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 61.09% of 1992
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.555
vs TSE:4920: 1.97
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.
Nippon Shikizai Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Nippon Shikizai Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Shikizai'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:4920 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Nippon Shikizai'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.
Nippon Shikizai Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nippon Shikizai's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Shikizai'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.80% mean?
Nippon Shikizai (TSE:4920) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.80% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Nippon Shikizai and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 2.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Shikizai ranks #1217 out of 1992 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Nippon Shikizai's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Nippon Shikizai's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.80% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 2.04. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.56. Nippon Shikizai's value of 2.80% is 21.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Shikizai ranks #1217 out of 1992 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Shikizai has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Shikizai's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nippon Shikizai ranks #1217 out of 1992 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Nippon Shikizai in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.56. Nippon Shikizai's value of 2.80% is 21.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 3.56, Nippon Shikizai has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.56, based on 1,992 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. Nippon Shikizai's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.80% is 21.2% below 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 Nippon Shikizai and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Shikizai's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.80%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Shikizai stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shikizai (TSE:4920) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,676.58, compared to a current price of 円1,121.00 — trading 33.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.80%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 21.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.56. Nippon Shikizai's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Nippon Shikizai (TSE:4920), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.80% as of Feb. 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 Nippon Shikizai (TSE:4920) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shikizai stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,121.00 is trading 33.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,676.58.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Shikizai to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4920:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.80% (37% above median its 10-year median of 2.04)
GF Value™: 円1,676.58 vs. price of 円1,121.00 (33.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1217 of 1992)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4920 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Shikizai Inc. is a cosmetics manufacturing service solution provider. It offers products for the face, lips, eyes and skin. The product portfolio of the company includes lipstick, lip liner, lipgloss, powder eye shadow, cream eye shadow, mascara, concealer, highlighter, cleanser, scrub, sunscreen and other products.
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