Furukawa Electric CoFUWAF -4.60%65 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 39.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 353% above its 10-year median of 8.70. GuruFocus rates FUWAF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, Furukawa Electric Co ranks better than 85.76% 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 Electric Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $933 Mil. Furukawa Electric Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,368 Mil. Therefore, Furukawa Electric Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Furukawa Electric Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FUWAF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.21 Med: 8.7 Max: 21.24
Current: 21.24
During the past 13 years, Furukawa Electric Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 21.24%. The lowest was 2.21%. And the median was 8.70%.
FUWAF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 85.76% of 2971
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs FUWAF: 21.24
Furukawa Electric Co (OTCPK:FUWAF) 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 Electric Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Furukawa Electric Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Furukawa Electric 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 Electric Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
FUWAF vs VRT, BE: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Furukawa Electric 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 Electric Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Furukawa Electric Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Furukawa Electric 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 39.39% mean?
Furukawa Electric Co (FUWAF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 39.39% 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 Electric Co and its competitors. This is 353% above median its historical median of 8.70. Over the past decade, Furukawa Electric Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.21 to 21.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Furukawa Electric Co ranks #423 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Furukawa Electric Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Furukawa Electric Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 39.39% is 353% above median its 10-year median of 8.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.21 to a high of 21.24. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Furukawa Electric Co's value of 39.39% is 486.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Furukawa Electric Co ranks #423 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Furukawa Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Furukawa Electric Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Furukawa Electric Co ranks #423 out of 2971 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Furukawa Electric Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Furukawa Electric Co's value of 39.39% is 486.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Furukawa Electric Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.21 to 21.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.70 vs. the industry median of 6.72, Furukawa Electric 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. Furukawa Electric Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 39.39% is 486.2% 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 Furukawa Electric 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. Furukawa Electric Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 39.39%, which is 353% above median its own 10-year median of 8.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Furukawa Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Electric Co (FUWAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.07, compared to a current price of $24.49 — trading 697.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 39.39%, which is 353% above median its 10-year median of 8.70 and 486.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.72. Furukawa Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Electric Co (FUWAF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 39.39% 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 Electric Co (FUWAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.49 is trading 697.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.07.
GuruFocus considers Furukawa Electric Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FUWAF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 39.39% (353% above median its 10-year median of 8.70)
GF Value™: $3.07 vs. price of $24.49 (697.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 486.2% above the Industrial Products median (#423 of 2971)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FUWAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Furukawa Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electrical and electronic products. The company operates through four reportable segments: Infrastructure, Electronics, Functional Products, and Services & Development. The Infrastructure segment includes optical fibers, cables, and network systems; the Electronics segment covers automotive parts, batteries, copper and aluminum products, and materials for electronic components; the Functional Products segment offers materials for semiconductors and heat dissipation; and the Services and Development segment includes power generation and real estate activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Electronics segment.
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