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PIALATSE:7044 59 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.33% as of Dec. 2025, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 3.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:7044 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円587.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Media - Diversified companies, PIALA ranks better than 57.57% 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. PIALA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円202 Mil. PIALA's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円3,792 Mil. Therefore, PIALA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PIALA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7044'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.25 Med: 3.33 Max: 8.82
Current: 2.3
During the past 10 years, PIALA's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.82%. The lowest was -24.25%. And the median was 3.33%.
TSE:7044's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 57.57% of 1030
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.845
vs TSE:7044: 2.30
PIALA (TSE:7044) 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.
PIALA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
PIALA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PIALA'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:7044 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, PIALA'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.
PIALA Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, PIALA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PIALA'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.33% mean?
PIALA (TSE:7044) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.33% 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 PIALA and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 3.33. According to the industry distribution chart, PIALA ranks #437 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is PIALA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
PIALA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.33% is 60% above median its 10-year median of 3.33. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.85. PIALA's value of 5.33% is 530.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PIALA ranks #437 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PIALA has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PIALA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, PIALA ranks #437 out of 1030 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts PIALA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.85. PIALA's value of 5.33% is 530.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.33 vs. the industry median of 0.85, PIALA 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.85, based on 1,030 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. PIALA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.33% is 530.8% 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 PIALA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PIALA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.33%, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 3.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PIALA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIALA (TSE:7044) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円587.84, compared to a current price of 円499.00 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.33%, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 3.33 and 530.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.85. PIALA's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 PIALA (TSE:7044), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.33% 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.
Is PIALA (TSE:7044) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIALA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円499.00 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円587.84.
GuruFocus considers PIALA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7044:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 5.33% (60% above median its 10-year median of 3.33)
GF Value™: 円587.84 vs. price of 円499.00 (15.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 530.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#437 of 1030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7044 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PIALA Inc provides marketing automation solutions to clients. It develops various services as a general support for its clients, such as solutions for real/web media, big data analysis, and consultation. It offers marketing, event, system/apps development, design, and other services.
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