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Yakult Honsha CoYKLTY -6.90%77 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.92% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 5.97. GuruFocus rates YKLTY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 117 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Yakult Honsha Co ranks worse than 56.41% 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. Yakult Honsha Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $438 Mil. Yakult Honsha Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5,523 Mil. Therefore, Yakult Honsha Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yakult Honsha Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
YKLTY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.04 Med: 5.97 Max: 7.18
Current: 5.19
During the past 13 years, Yakult Honsha Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 7.18%. The lowest was 5.04%. And the median was 5.97%.
YKLTY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 56.41% of 117
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 6.84
vs YKLTY: 5.19
Yakult Honsha Co (OTCPK:YKLTY) 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.
Yakult Honsha Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Yakult Honsha Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yakult Honsha 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.
YKLTY vs KO, PEP, MNST: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Yakult Honsha 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.
Yakult Honsha Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yakult Honsha Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yakult Honsha 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 four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.92% mean?
Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.92% 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 Yakult Honsha Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 5.97. Over the past decade, Yakult Honsha Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.04 to 7.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Yakult Honsha Co ranks #66 out of 117 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Yakult Honsha Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Yakult Honsha Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.92% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 5.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.04 to a high of 7.18. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.84. Yakult Honsha Co's value of 7.92% is 15.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yakult Honsha Co ranks #66 out of 117 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yakult Honsha Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yakult Honsha Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Yakult Honsha Co ranks #66 out of 117 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Yakult Honsha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.84. Yakult Honsha Co's value of 7.92% is 15.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Yakult Honsha Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.04 to 7.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.97 vs. the industry median of 6.84, Yakult Honsha Co 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 6.84, based on 117 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. Yakult Honsha Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.92% is 15.8% 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 Yakult Honsha Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yakult Honsha Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.92%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 5.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yakult Honsha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.10, compared to a current price of $8.30 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.92%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 5.97 and 15.8% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 6.84. Yakult Honsha Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.92% 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 Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yakult Honsha Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.30 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.10.
GuruFocus considers Yakult Honsha Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for YKLTY:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.92% (33% above median its 10-year median of 5.97)
GF Value™: $9.10 vs. price of $8.30 (8.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.8% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#66 of 117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YKLTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yakult Honsha is a pioneer in probiotics. It launched the probiotic drink Yakult in 1935 after Minoru Shirota's discovery of Lactobacillus casei Shirota, a strain of lactic acid bacteria, which proved to be able to live in the intestines, in 1930. It operates in 40 countries across four continents, selling mainly Yakult probiotic drinks. Apart from the retail outlets, the home delivery channel, served by a team of 83,000 Yakult Ladies globally, contributes about 45% of its probiotic drink volume. Overseas markets contribute 40% of group sales and profits. Yakult has built a meaningful presence in populated emerging markets, including China, Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil. It plans to step up expansion in the US with a new factory in Georgia, which will triple its US production capacity.
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