Daifuku CoDFKCY -0.42%83 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 13.77. GuruFocus rates DFKCY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, Daifuku Co ranks better than 84.05% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Daifuku Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $491 Mil. Daifuku Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,810 Mil. Therefore, Daifuku Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daifuku Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DFKCY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.08 Med: 13.77 Max: 20.82
Current: 19.47
During the past 13 years, Daifuku Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 20.82%. The lowest was 13.08%. And the median was 13.77%.
DFKCY's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 84.05% of 2971
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs DFKCY: 19.47
Daifuku Co (OTCPK:DFKCY) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Daifuku Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Daifuku Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daifuku Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
DFKCY vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Daifuku Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Daifuku Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Daifuku Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daifuku Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.49% mean?
Daifuku Co (DFKCY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.49% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Daifuku Co and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 13.77. Over the past decade, Daifuku Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 13.08 to 20.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #474 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Daifuku Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Daifuku Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.49% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 13.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.08 to a high of 20.82. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Daifuku Co's value of 17.49% is 160.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #474 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daifuku Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daifuku Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #474 out of 2971 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Daifuku Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Daifuku Co's value of 17.49% is 160.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Daifuku Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 13.08 to 20.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.77 vs. the industry median of 6.72, Daifuku 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-Equity for an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.72, based on 2,971 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Daifuku Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.49% is 160.3% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Daifuku Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daifuku Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.49%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 13.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daifuku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co (DFKCY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.09, compared to a current price of $22.49 — trading 102.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.49%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 13.77 and 160.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.72. Daifuku Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daifuku Co (DFKCY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.49% as of Mar. 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 Daifuku Co (DFKCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.49 is trading 102.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.09.
GuruFocus considers Daifuku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DFKCY:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 17.49% (27% above median its 10-year median of 13.77)
GF Value™: $11.09 vs. price of $22.49 (102.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 160.3% above the Industrial Products median (#474 of 2971)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFKCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daifuku, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is the world's largest provider of material handling systems. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates automation solutions that manage the movement, storage, and control of goods across industries. Its operations span cleanroom systems for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, factory automation, distribution center and warehouse systems, airport baggage handling, and automotive production lines. In addition to supplying advanced equipment—such as automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, sorting systems, and automated guided vehicles—Daifuku offers software, maintenance, and other services to deliver end-to-end automation solutions for global clients.
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