KNTTF (Kintetsu Department Store Co) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -8.70% (As of Feb. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

KNTTF Kintetsu Department Store Co Ltd KNTTF
60 GF Score
Price $10.69
GF Value $30.41
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Kintetsu Department Store Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Kintetsu Department Store Co KNTTF 60 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -8.70% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates KNTTF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,059 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks better than 61.19% 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. Kintetsu Department Store Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-24.6 Mil. Kintetsu Department Store Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $282.5 Mil. Therefore, Kintetsu Department Store Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -8.70%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kintetsu Department Store Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

KNTTF' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.07   Med: 7.22   Max: 15.08
Current: 13.41

During the past 13 years, Kintetsu Department Store Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 15.08%. The lowest was -15.07%. And the median was 7.22%.

KNTTF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
61.19% of 1059 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.45 vs KNTTF: 13.41

Kintetsu Department Store Co  (OTCPK:KNTTF) 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.


Kintetsu Department Store Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Kintetsu Department Store Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Kintetsu Department Store 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.

Kintetsu Department Store Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Kintetsu Department Store Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.47 5.71 7.81 9.62 9.09

Kintetsu Department Store Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.77 42.59 9.89 -8.70 11.86

KNTTF vs DDS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Kintetsu Department Store 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.


Kintetsu Department Store Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kintetsu Department Store Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kintetsu Department Store Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


KNTTF
60GF Score
Kintetsu Department Store Co Ltd KNTTF
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Kintetsu Department Store Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Kintetsu Department Store Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2026 )  (A: Feb. 2025 )(A: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Feb. 2026 )  (A: Feb. 2025 )(A: Feb. 2026 )
=23.913/( (242.387+283.498 )/ 2 )
=23.913/262.9425
=9.09 %

Kintetsu Department Store Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-24.576/( (281.518+283.498)/ 2 )
=-24.576/282.508
=-8.70 %

* 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -8.70% mean?
Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -8.70% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Kintetsu Department Store Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #411 out of 1059 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Kintetsu Department Store Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Kintetsu Department Store Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -8.70%. Based on the distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #411 out of 1059 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kintetsu Department Store Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kintetsu Department Store Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #411 out of 1059 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Kintetsu Department Store Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.45, based on 1,059 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. 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kintetsu Department Store Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -8.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kintetsu Department Store Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.41, compared to a current price of $10.69 — trading 64.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -8.70%. Kintetsu Department Store Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -8.70% as of Feb. 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kintetsu Department Store Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.69 is trading 64.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.41. GuruFocus considers Kintetsu Department Store Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KNTTF:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -8.70%
  • GF Value™: $30.41 vs. price of $10.69 (64.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KNTTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kintetsu Department Store Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8244:Japan
Address 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Osaka, JPN
Kintetsu Department Store Co Ltd is principally engaged in operating department store business in the Kansai region of Japan. The company offers a broad range of merchandise, including apparel, cosmetics, medicine, jewelry, accessories, travel goods, household electric appliances, and other. Kintetsu Department Store provides complementary functions, including restaurants, coffee shops, and other services, like hotel delivery service, home delivery service, luggage storage, sightseeing information services, and other.
60GF Score

Get the complete analysis for KNTTF

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$10.69
Price
$30.41
GF Value