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Bunkyodo Group Holdings CoTSE:9978 58 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.04% as of Feb. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:9978 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円47.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,137 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks worse than 77.92% 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. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円4 Mil. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円9,915 Mil. Therefore, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9978'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.25 Med: 0.27 Max: 3.38
Current: -1.89
During the past 13 years, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 3.38%. The lowest was -24.25%. And the median was 0.27%.
TSE:9978's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 77.92% of 1137
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.93
vs TSE:9978: -1.89
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
TSE:9978 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.04% mean?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.04% 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #886 out of 1137 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.04% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 0.27. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 0.04% is 98.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #886 out of 1137 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #886 out of 1137 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 0.04% is 98.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 2.93, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co has consistently been below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.93, based on 1,137 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. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.04% is 98.6% below 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.04%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円47.79, compared to a current price of 円45.00 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.04%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 98.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.93. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.04% 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円45.00 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円47.79.
GuruFocus considers Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9978:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.04% (85% below median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: 円47.79 vs. price of 円45.00 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#886 of 1137)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9978 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd through its subsidiaries operates a chain of bookstores directly and through franchise stores in Tokyo. It sells books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, stationery, games, and hobby goods, as well as rent video products.
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