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DexerialsTSE:4980 -0.12%86 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 13.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:4980 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,345.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,499 Hardware companies, Dexerials ranks better than 97.4% 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. Dexerials's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円26,968 Mil. Dexerials's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円131,568 Mil. Therefore, Dexerials's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dexerials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4980'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.6 Med: 13.71 Max: 23.44
Current: 21.78
During the past 12 years, Dexerials's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 23.44%. The lowest was 1.60%. And the median was 13.71%.
TSE:4980's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 97.4% of 2499
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs TSE:4980: 21.78
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.
Dexerials Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Dexerials Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dexerials'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:4980 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Dexerials'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.
Dexerials Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Dexerials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dexerials'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.50% mean?
Dexerials (TSE:4980) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.50% 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 Dexerials and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 13.71. Over the past decade, Dexerials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.60 to 23.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Dexerials ranks #65 out of 2499 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Dexerials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Dexerials' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.50% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 13.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.60 to a high of 23.44. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47. Dexerials' value of 20.50% is 730% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dexerials ranks #65 out of 2499 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dexerials has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dexerials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Dexerials ranks #65 out of 2499 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Dexerials in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47. Dexerials' value of 20.50% is 730% above this benchmark. Historically, Dexerials' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.60 to 23.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.71 vs. the industry median of 2.47, Dexerials 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.47, based on 2,499 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. Dexerials's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.50% is 730% 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 Dexerials and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dexerials's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.50%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 13.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dexerials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dexerials (TSE:4980) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,345.18, compared to a current price of 円3,300.00 — trading 40.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.50%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 13.71 and 730% above the Hardware industry median of 2.47. Dexerials' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Dexerials (TSE:4980), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.50% 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 Dexerials (TSE:4980) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dexerials stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,300.00 is trading 40.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,345.18.
GuruFocus considers Dexerials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4980:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 20.50% (50% above median its 10-year median of 13.71)
GF Value™: 円2,345.18 vs. price of 円3,300.00 (40.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 730% above the Hardware median (#65 of 2499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4980 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dexerials Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronic components, bonding materials, and optical materials. The company operates through two reportable segments: Optical Materials and Components, which includes products such as anti-reflection films, UV-curable resins for optical discs, optical elastic resin, and phosphor films; and Electronic Materials and Components, which includes industrial functional adhesives, anisotropic conductive films, surface-mount fuses, inorganic polarizers, and semiconductor-related materials.
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