Kyowa Leather Cloth CoKYOWF 56 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 4.70. GuruFocus rates KYOWF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,567 Chemicals companies, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks worse than 67.96% 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. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.1 Mil. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $223.3 Mil. Therefore, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KYOWF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05 Med: 4.7 Max: 9.21
Current: 1.87
During the past 13 years, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 9.21%. The lowest was 1.05%. And the median was 4.70%.
KYOWF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 67.96% of 1567
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.7
vs KYOWF: 1.87
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (OTCPK:KYOWF) 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.
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kyowa Leather Cloth 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.
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
KYOWF vs DOW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Kyowa Leather Cloth 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.
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kyowa Leather Cloth 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 3.62% mean?
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (KYOWF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.62% 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 4.70. Over the past decade, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.05 to 9.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks #1065 out of 1567 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.62% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 4.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 9.21. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's value of 3.62% is 36.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks #1065 out of 1567 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks #1065 out of 1567 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Kyowa Leather Cloth Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's value of 3.62% is 36.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.05 to 9.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.70 vs. the industry median of 5.70, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 5.70, based on 1,567 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. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.62% is 36.5% below 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.62%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 4.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyowa Leather Cloth Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (KYOWF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.96, compared to a current price of $5.55 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.62%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 4.70 and 36.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.70. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (KYOWF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.62% 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (KYOWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.55 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.96.
GuruFocus considers Kyowa Leather Cloth Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KYOWF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 3.62% (23% below median its 10-year median of 4.70)
GF Value™: $4.96 vs. price of $5.55 (11.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.5% below the Chemicals median (#1065 of 1567)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KYOWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sales of various synthetic resin products. It operates in Automotive, Housing and Fashion and lifestyle business divisions. Kyowa offers synthetic leather cover materials for automotive interiors, decorative products like wall covering paper or film, wood paneling for furniture, interior doors and walls, steel laminated decorative film, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products consisting of handbags, shoes, and accessories.
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