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Media Research InstituteFSE:9242 74 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 107.19% as of Jan. 2026, which is 527% above its 10-year median of 17.10. GuruFocus rates FSE:9242 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,906.99. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Media Research Institute ranks better than 64.65% 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. Media Research Institute's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円1,616 Mil. Media Research Institute's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円1,508 Mil. Therefore, Media Research Institute's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 107.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Research Institute's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:9242'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.2 Med: 17.1 Max: 37.28
Current: 17.38
During the past 7 years, Media Research Institute's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 37.28%. The lowest was 9.20%. And the median was 17.10%.
FSE:9242's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 64.65% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.71
vs FSE:9242: 17.38
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) 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.
Media Research Institute Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Media Research Institute Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Media Research Institute'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.
Media Research Institute Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
FSE:9242 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Media Research Institute'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.
Media Research Institute Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Media Research Institute's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Research Institute'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 107.19% mean?
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 107.19% as of Jan. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Media Research Institute and its competitors. This is 527% above median its historical median of 17.10. Over the past decade, Media Research Institute's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 9.20 to 37.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #356 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Media Research Institute's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Media Research Institute's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 107.19% is 527% above median its 10-year median of 17.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.20 to a high of 37.28. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.71. Media Research Institute's value of 107.19% is 900.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #356 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Media Research Institute has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Research Institute's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #356 out of 1007 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Media Research Institute in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.71. Media Research Institute's value of 107.19% is 900.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Media Research Institute's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 9.20 to 37.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.10 vs. the industry median of 10.71, Media Research Institute 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 a Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Business Services companies is 10.71, based on 1,007 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. Media Research Institute's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 107.19% is 900.8% 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-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 Media Research Institute and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Research Institute's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 107.19%, which is 527% above median its own 10-year median of 17.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Research Institute stock overvalued right now?
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 107.19%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,906.99, compared to a current price of 円1,530.00 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 107.19%, which is 527% above median its 10-year median of 17.10 and 900.8% above the Business Services industry median of 10.71. Media Research Institute's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Media Research Institute (FSE:9242), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 107.19% as of Jan. 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 Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Research Institute stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,530.00 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,906.99.
Key valuation signals for FSE:9242:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 107.19% (527% above median its 10-year median of 17.10)
GF Value™: 円1,906.99 vs. price of 円1,530.00 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 900.8% above the Business Services median (#356 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:9242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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