Sumitomo Electric IndustriesSMTOY -4.19%76 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 291% above its 10-year median of 7.65. GuruFocus rates SMTOY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks better than 76.42% 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. Sumitomo Electric Industries's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,847 Mil. Sumitomo Electric Industries's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $16,223 Mil. Therefore, Sumitomo Electric Industries's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Electric Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SMTOY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.67 Med: 7.65 Max: 15.58
Current: 15.58
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Electric Industries's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 15.58%. The lowest was 3.67%. And the median was 7.65%.
SMTOY's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 76.42% of 1285
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 7.51
vs SMTOY: 15.58
Sumitomo Electric Industries (OTCPK:SMTOY) 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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Sumitomo Electric Industries Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
SMTOY vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sumitomo Electric Industries'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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Electric Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Electric Industries'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 29.88% mean?
Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 29.88% 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors. This is 291% above median its historical median of 7.65. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Electric Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.67 to 15.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #303 out of 1285 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Sumitomo Electric Industries' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 29.88% is 291% above median its 10-year median of 7.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.67 to a high of 15.58. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.51. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 29.88% is 297.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #303 out of 1285 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sumitomo Electric Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Electric Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #303 out of 1285 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Sumitomo Electric Industries in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.51. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 29.88% is 297.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Electric Industries' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.67 to 15.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.65 vs. the industry median of 7.51, Sumitomo Electric Industries 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.51, based on 1,285 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. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 29.88% is 297.9% 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.88%, which is 291% above median its own 10-year median of 7.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.98, compared to a current price of $8.22 — trading 315.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.88%, which is 291% above median its 10-year median of 7.65 and 297.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.51. Sumitomo Electric Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.88% 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.22 is trading 315.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.98.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Electric Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMTOY:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 29.88% (291% above median its 10-year median of 7.65)
GF Value™: $1.98 vs. price of $8.22 (315.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 297.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#303 of 1285)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMTOY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd manufactures and sells electric wires and cables, and other products. The company operates through five segments. The Automotive related business covers wire harnesses, anti-vibration rubber, hoses, electrical parts, and traffic control systems. The Electronics related business provides electronic wires, flexible printed circuits, fluoropolymer products, and metal components. The Environment and Energy related business handles power transmission equipment, substation systems, vacuum and beam equipment, and conductive products. The Industrial Materials business includes steel wire, tools, optical components, and sintered parts. The Information and Communication business offers fiber optic cables, communication equipment, and optical devices.
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