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WeathernewsWNWSF 80 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.58% as of Feb. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 11.97. GuruFocus rates WNWSF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.02. Among 568 Interactive Media companies, Weathernews ranks better than 82.75% 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. Weathernews's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $29.3 Mil. Weathernews's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $166.4 Mil. Therefore, Weathernews's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 17.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Weathernews's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WNWSF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.15 Med: 11.97 Max: 14.6
Current: 14.6
During the past 13 years, Weathernews's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.60%. The lowest was 8.15%. And the median was 11.97%.
WNWSF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 82.75% of 568
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.805
vs WNWSF: 14.60
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.
Weathernews Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Weathernews Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Weathernews'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.
WNWSF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Weathernews'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.
Weathernews Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Weathernews's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Weathernews'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.58% mean?
Weathernews (WNWSF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.58% 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 Weathernews and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 11.97. Over the past decade, Weathernews' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.15 to 14.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Weathernews ranks #98 out of 568 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Weathernews' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Weathernews' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.58% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 11.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.15 to a high of 14.60. The Interactive Media industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.81. Weathernews' value of 17.58% is 2083.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Weathernews ranks #98 out of 568 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Weathernews has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weathernews' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Weathernews ranks #98 out of 568 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Weathernews in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.81. Weathernews' value of 17.58% is 2083.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Weathernews' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.15 to 14.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.97 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Weathernews 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Interactive Media companies is 0.81, based on 568 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. Weathernews's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.58% is 2083.9% 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 Weathernews and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Weathernews's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.58%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 11.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weathernews stock overvalued right now?
Weathernews (WNWSF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.58%. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.02, compared to a current price of $7.54 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.58%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 11.97 and 2083.9% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.81. Weathernews' overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 Weathernews (WNWSF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.58% 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 Weathernews (WNWSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weathernews stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.54 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.02.
Key valuation signals for WNWSF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 17.58% (47% above median its 10-year median of 11.97)
GF Value™: $7.02 vs. price of $7.54 (7.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2083.9% above the Interactive Media median (#98 of 568)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WNWSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Weathernews Inc is engaged in the provision of weather information content services in Japan. It offers services for logistics, transportation, distribution and theme parks. Its services include mobile content service, aviation industry content service, voyage planning content service, and ocean and off-shore content service, among others.
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