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Starts PublishingTSE:7849 -10.59%84 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 8.70. GuruFocus rates TSE:7849 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,967.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Media - Diversified companies, Starts Publishing ranks better than 68.64% 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. Starts Publishing's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,832 Mil. Starts Publishing's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円12,380 Mil. Therefore, Starts Publishing's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starts Publishing's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7849'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.18 Med: 8.7 Max: 18.87
Current: 4.39
During the past 13 years, Starts Publishing's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 18.87%. The lowest was 3.18%. And the median was 8.70%.
TSE:7849's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 68.64% of 1030
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.83
vs TSE:7849: 4.39
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.
Starts Publishing Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Starts Publishing Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starts Publishing'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:7849 vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starts Publishing's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starts Publishing'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 14.80% mean?
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.80% 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 Starts Publishing and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 8.70. Over the past decade, Starts Publishing's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.18 to 18.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #323 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Starts Publishing's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Starts Publishing's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.80% is 70% above median its 10-year median of 8.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.18 to a high of 18.87. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.83. Starts Publishing's value of 14.80% is 1683.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #323 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starts Publishing has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starts Publishing's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #323 out of 1030 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Starts Publishing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.83. Starts Publishing's value of 14.80% is 1683.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Starts Publishing's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.18 to 18.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.70 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Starts Publishing 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 0.83, 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. Starts Publishing's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.80% is 1683.1% 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 Starts Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starts Publishing's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.80%, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 8.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starts Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,967.55, compared to a current price of 円3,040.00 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.80%, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 8.70 and 1683.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.83. Starts Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.80% 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,040.00 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,967.55.
GuruFocus considers Starts Publishing to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7849:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 14.80% (70% above median its 10-year median of 8.70)
GF Value™: 円3,967.55 vs. price of 円3,040.00 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1683.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#323 of 1030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7849 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starts Publishing Corp is engaged in Tokyo marketing domain which include event planning and management and sales to publishing store, and post contents of the domain. Its segments include: Book content business; and Media Solutions Business. It derives maximum revenue from Book content business segment.
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