Maeda Kosen CoHAM:Z7K +2.04%78 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 14.22. GuruFocus rates HAM:Z7K with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.25 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 397 Building Materials companies, Maeda Kosen Co ranks better than 77.33% 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. Maeda Kosen Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €62.0 Mil. Maeda Kosen Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €397.5 Mil. Therefore, Maeda Kosen Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maeda Kosen Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:Z7K'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.05 Med: 14.22 Max: 15.48
Current: 13.97
During the past 13 years, Maeda Kosen Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 15.48%. The lowest was 10.05%. And the median was 14.22%.
HAM:Z7K's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 77.33% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.06
vs HAM:Z7K: 13.97
Maeda Kosen Co (HAM:Z7K) 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.
Maeda Kosen Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Maeda Kosen Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maeda Kosen 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.
HAM:Z7K vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Maeda Kosen 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.
Maeda Kosen Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Maeda Kosen Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maeda Kosen 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.59% mean?
Maeda Kosen Co (HAM:Z7K) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.59% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Maeda Kosen Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 14.22. Over the past decade, Maeda Kosen Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.05 to 15.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Maeda Kosen Co ranks #90 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Maeda Kosen Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Maeda Kosen Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.59% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 14.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.05 to a high of 15.48. The Building Materials industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.06. Maeda Kosen Co's value of 15.59% is 208.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maeda Kosen Co ranks #90 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maeda Kosen Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maeda Kosen Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Maeda Kosen Co ranks #90 out of 397 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Maeda Kosen Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.06. Maeda Kosen Co's value of 15.59% is 208.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Maeda Kosen Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.05 to 15.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.22 vs. the industry median of 5.06, Maeda Kosen 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 a Building Materials company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Building Materials companies is 5.06, based on 397 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. Maeda Kosen Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.59% is 208.1% 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 Maeda Kosen Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maeda Kosen Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.59%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 14.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maeda Kosen Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maeda Kosen Co (HAM:Z7K) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.25, compared to a current price of €10.00 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.59%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 14.22 and 208.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.06. Maeda Kosen Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Maeda Kosen Co (HAM:Z7K), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.59% 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 Maeda Kosen Co (HAM:Z7K) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maeda Kosen Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.00 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.25.
GuruFocus considers Maeda Kosen Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:Z7K:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 15.59% (10% above median its 10-year median of 14.22)
GF Value™: €11.25 vs. price of €10.00 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 208.1% above the Building Materials median (#90 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:Z7K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maeda Kosen Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the preparation and maintenance of infrastructure by manufacturing and selling civil engineering materials. In addition, the company also manufactures, process and sells industrial materials and nonwoven fabrics to utilize various types of fibers as their raw materials. It is involved in the businesses of Social infrastructure, Human infrastructure, and Industry infrastructure.
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