Kokyo (TSE:5887) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.77% (As of Dec. 2025) — 53% Below Median

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TSE:5887 Kokyo Inc TSE:5887
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What is Kokyo Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Kokyo TSE:5887 23 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 10.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:5887 with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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. Kokyo's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円62 Mil. Kokyo's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,299 Mil. Therefore, Kokyo's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.77%.

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

TSE:5887' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.64   Med: 10.11   Max: 14.86
Current: 3.65

During the past 5 years, Kokyo's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.86%. The lowest was 3.64%. And the median was 10.11%.

TSE:5887's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.47 vs TSE:5887: 3.65

Kokyo  (TSE:5887) 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.


Kokyo Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Kokyo Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kokyo'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.

Kokyo Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Kokyo Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
6.80 10.11 14.86 13.88 3.64

Kokyo Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial 7.35 -1.61 28.47 2.23 4.77

TSE:5887 vs : Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Kokyo'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.


Kokyo Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kokyo's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kokyo Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

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

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=42.188/( (867.223+1450.272)/ 2 )
=42.188/1158.7475
=3.64 %

Kokyo's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=61.91/( (1147.241+1450.272)/ 2 )
=61.91/1298.7565
=4.77 %

* 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.77% mean?
Kokyo (TSE:5887) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.77% 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 Kokyo and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 10.11. Over the past decade, Kokyo's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.64 to 14.86.
Is Kokyo's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Kokyo's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.77% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 10.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.64 to a high of 14.86. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47. Kokyo's value of 4.77% is 93.1% above this industry median. Overall, Kokyo has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kokyo's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ?
Kokyo's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.77% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47. Kokyo's value of 4.77% is 93.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kokyo's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.64 to 14.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.11 vs. the industry median of 2.47, Kokyo 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. Kokyo's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.77% is 93.1% 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 Kokyo 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. Kokyo's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.77%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 10.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kokyo stock overvalued right now?
Kokyo (TSE:5887) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.77%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.77%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 10.11 and 93.1% above the Hardware industry median of 2.47. Kokyo's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Kokyo (TSE:5887), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.77% 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.

Kokyo Business Description

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Address 131, Takeda Nishidan Kawaramachi, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, JPN, 612-8429
Kokyo Inc is specializes in the laser industry, providing a platform that connects companies, engineers, and researchers involved in light and lasers. The company is a single segment engaged in the sale of laser-related products and related businesses.
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