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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. Linkage Software Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-8 Mil. Linkage Software Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,066 Mil. Therefore, Linkage Software Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Linkage Software Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688588'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.56 Med: 11.86 Max: 23.61
Current: 3.56
During the past 13 years, Linkage Software Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 23.61%. The lowest was 3.56%. And the median was 11.86%.
SHSE:688588's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 60.78% of 2481
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 8.86
vs SHSE:688588: 3.56
Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) 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.
Linkage Software Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Linkage Software Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Linkage Software 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.
Linkage Software Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
SHSE:688588 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Linkage Software 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.
Linkage Software Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Linkage Software Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Linkage Software 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 -0.74% mean?
Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -0.74% 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 Linkage Software Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Linkage Software Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.56 to 23.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #1508 out of 2481 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Linkage Software Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Linkage Software Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.74%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.56 to a high of 23.61. Based on the distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #1508 out of 2481 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Linkage Software Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linkage Software Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #1508 out of 2481 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Linkage Software Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.86. Historically, Linkage Software Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.56 to 23.61 over the past decade. 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Software companies is 8.86, based on 2,481 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 Linkage Software Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linkage Software Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linkage Software Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥14.83, compared to a current price of ¥8.61 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.74%. Linkage Software Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.74% 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 Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkage Software Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.61 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥14.83.
GuruFocus considers Linkage Software Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688588:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -0.74%
GF Value™: ¥14.83 vs. price of ¥8.61 (41.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688588 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Linkage Software Co Ltd is a financial software solution provider. The company is committed to the application of emerging technologies in the financial industry, providing customers with a full range of software services such as consulting, design, development, and maintenance. It provides software services in the fields of securities, insurance, banking, trust, and asset management. It uses various technologies such as cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence.
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