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Placo CoTSE:6347 60 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 4.77. GuruFocus rates TSE:6347 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円188.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,074 Industrial Products companies, Placo Co ranks worse than 52.7% 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. Placo Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円256 Mil. Placo Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,885 Mil. Therefore, Placo Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Placo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6347'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.98 Med: 4.77 Max: 10.83
Current: 2.85
During the past 13 years, Placo Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.83%. The lowest was -6.98%. And the median was 4.77%.
TSE:6347's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 52.7% of 3074
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.25
vs TSE:6347: 2.85
Placo Co (TSE:6347) 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.
Placo Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Placo Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Placo 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:6347 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Placo 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.
Placo Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Placo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Placo 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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.87% mean?
Placo Co (TSE:6347) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.87% 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 Placo Co and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 4.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Placo Co ranks #1620 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Placo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Placo Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.87% is 86% above median its 10-year median of 4.77. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. Placo Co's value of 8.87% is 172.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Placo Co ranks #1620 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Placo Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Placo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Placo Co ranks #1620 out of 3074 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Placo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. Placo Co's value of 8.87% is 172.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.77 vs. the industry median of 3.25, Placo Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.25, based on 3,074 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. Placo Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.87% is 172.9% 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 Placo Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Placo Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.87%, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 4.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Placo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Placo Co (TSE:6347) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円188.32, compared to a current price of 円264.00 — trading 40.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.87%, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 4.77 and 172.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.25. Placo Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Placo Co (TSE:6347), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.87% 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 Placo Co (TSE:6347) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Placo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円264.00 is trading 40.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円188.32.
GuruFocus considers Placo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6347:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 8.87% (86% above median its 10-year median of 4.77)
GF Value™: 円188.32 vs. price of 円264.00 (40.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 172.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1620 of 3074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6347 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Placo Co Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of the plastic processing machine and recycling equipment. The company offers products such as blown film forming machine, blow molding machine, recycling machine, inflation molding equipment, and others.
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