Poplar Co (TSE:7601) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.03% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:7601 Poplar Co Ltd TSE:7601
55 GF Score
Price 円166.00
GF Value 円193.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Poplar Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Poplar Co TSE:7601 55 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.03% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7601 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円193.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,136 Retail - Cyclical companies, Poplar Co ranks better than 53.26% 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. Poplar Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-84 Mil. Poplar Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円4,147 Mil. Therefore, Poplar Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -2.03%.

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

TSE:7601' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.77   Med: -2.02   Max: 12.07
Current: 3.35

During the past 13 years, Poplar Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 12.07%. The lowest was -20.77%. And the median was -2.02%.

TSE:7601's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
53.26% of 1136 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.92 vs TSE:7601: 3.35

Poplar Co  (TSE:7601) 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.


Poplar Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Poplar Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Poplar 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.

Poplar Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Poplar Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Poplar Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.92 12.92 5.47 8.71 -2.03

TSE:7601 vs DDS, M: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Poplar 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.


Poplar Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Poplar Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:7601
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Poplar Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Poplar Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2026 )  (A: Feb. 2025 )(A: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2026 )  (A: Feb. 2025 )(A: Feb. 2026 )
=134.666/( (3776.933+3952.927)/ 2 )
=134.666/3864.93
=3.48 %

Poplar Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-84.05/( (4341.83+3952.927)/ 2 )
=-84.05/4147.3785
=-2.03 %

* 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.03% mean?
Poplar Co (TSE:7601) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.03% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Poplar Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #531 out of 1136 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Poplar Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Poplar Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.03%. Based on the distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #531 out of 1136 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Poplar Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poplar Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #531 out of 1136 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Poplar Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.92, based on 1,136 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 Poplar Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Poplar Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poplar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poplar Co (TSE:7601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円193.39, compared to a current price of 円166.00 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.03%. Poplar Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Poplar Co (TSE:7601), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.03% as of Feb. 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 Poplar Co (TSE:7601) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poplar Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円166.00 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円193.39. GuruFocus considers Poplar Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7601:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.03%
  • GF Value™: 円193.39 vs. price of 円166.00 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Poplar Co Business Description

Address 665-1 Kuji Asa-cho Asa-Kitaku, Hiroshima, JPN, 731-3395
Poplar Co Ltd is a Japna based company operating convenience stores. Through the Convenience Store segment it operates market-based and community-based convenience stores under the names POPLAR, SEIKATSU SAIKA, Kurashi House and Three Eight, which sell fast food, processed food, perishable food, and others. The Company is also involved in food manufacture and wholesale business, the drug store operation business, the insurance agency business, as well as real estate management business.
55GF Score

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円166.00
Price
円193.39
GF Value