Furukawa CoFKWAF 59 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 6.56. GuruFocus rates FKWAF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,378 Metals & Mining companies, Furukawa Co ranks better than 81.03% 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. Furukawa Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $79 Mil. Furukawa Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $896 Mil. Therefore, Furukawa Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Furukawa Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FKWAF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.72 Med: 6.56 Max: 14.32
Current: 9.46
During the past 13 years, Furukawa Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 14.32%. The lowest was 5.72%. And the median was 6.56%.
FKWAF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 81.03% of 2378
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.21
vs FKWAF: 9.46
Furukawa Co (OTCPK:FKWAF) 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.
Furukawa Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Furukawa Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Furukawa 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.
Furukawa Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Furukawa 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.
Furukawa Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Furukawa Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Furukawa 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 8.77% mean?
Furukawa Co (FKWAF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.77% 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 Furukawa Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 6.56. Over the past decade, Furukawa Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 5.72 to 14.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Furukawa Co ranks #451 out of 2378 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Furukawa Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Furukawa Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.77% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 6.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.72 to a high of 14.32. Based on the distribution chart, Furukawa Co ranks #451 out of 2378 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Furukawa Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Furukawa Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Furukawa Co ranks #451 out of 2378 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Furukawa Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Furukawa Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 5.72 to 14.32 over the past decade. 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 a Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Equity depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Furukawa Co and its competitors. Furukawa Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.77%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 6.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Furukawa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Co (FKWAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.06, compared to a current price of $22.64 — trading 50.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.77%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 6.56. Furukawa Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Furukawa Co (FKWAF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.77% 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 Furukawa Co (FKWAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.64 is trading 50.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.06.
GuruFocus considers Furukawa Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FKWAF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 8.77% (34% above median its 10-year median of 6.56)
GF Value™: $15.06 vs. price of $22.64 (50.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FKWAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Furukawa Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily produces and sells machinery products, smelts on consignment and sells copper products, and produces electronic materials and chemical products. The company generates the majority of its sales from four major segments: industrial machinery, rock drill machinery, UNIC machinery, and metals. The industrial machinery segment supplies environmental machinery, pumps, and industrial machinery. The rock drill machinery segment produces and sells rock drill machines. The UNIC machinery segment produces and distributes cranes and carriers. The metals segment smelts copper products and supplies other metal products including ore, gold, and silver. The company generates the majority of its sales from the Japanese domestic market.
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