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Career CoTSE:6198 +0.94%56 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.14% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6198 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円282.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,093 Business Services companies, Career Co ranks worse than 76.85% 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. Career Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-91 Mil. Career Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,266 Mil. Therefore, Career Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Career Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6198'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.48 Med: 5.62 Max: 17.12
Current: -1.9
During the past 11 years, Career Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 17.12%. The lowest was -3.48%. And the median was 5.62%.
TSE:6198's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 76.85% of 1093
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.12
vs TSE:6198: -1.90
Career Co (TSE:6198) 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.
Career Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Career Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Career 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.
TSE:6198 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Career 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.
Career Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Career Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Career 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.14% mean?
Career Co (TSE:6198) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.14% 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 Career Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Career Co ranks #840 out of 1093 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is Career Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Career Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.14%. Based on the distribution chart, Career Co ranks #840 out of 1093 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Career Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Career Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Career Co ranks #840 out of 1093 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Career Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.12. 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 4.12, based on 1,093 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 Career Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Career Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Career Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Career Co (TSE:6198) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円282.10, compared to a current price of 円214.00 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.14%. Career Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Career Co (TSE:6198), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.14% 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 Career Co (TSE:6198) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Career Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円214.00 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円282.10.
GuruFocus considers Career Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6198:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.14%
GF Value™: 円282.10 vs. price of 円214.00 (24.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Career Co Ltd offers human resources services. The company provides employees staffing and dispatch services; and general worker dispatching, outsourcing, job consulting and advertising, and paid employment introduction services. Career also provides outsourcing services. The company provides personnel primarily for nursing care and medical facilities, building maintenance, equipment management, warehouse, and office support industries.
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