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Kaneko Seeds CoTSE:1376 +1.20%52 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.04% as of Feb. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 5.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:1376 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 249 Agriculture companies, Kaneko Seeds Co ranks worse than 71.89% 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. Kaneko Seeds Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円10 Mil. Kaneko Seeds Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円25,035 Mil. Therefore, Kaneko Seeds Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaneko Seeds Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1376'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.96 Med: 5.87 Max: 8.82
Current: 5.26
During the past 13 years, Kaneko Seeds Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 8.82%. The lowest was 4.96%. And the median was 5.87%.
TSE:1376's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 71.89% of 249
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 7.3
vs TSE:1376: 5.26
Kaneko Seeds Co (TSE:1376) 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.
Kaneko Seeds Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Kaneko Seeds Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaneko Seeds 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.
TSE:1376 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Kaneko Seeds 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.
Kaneko Seeds Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaneko Seeds Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaneko Seeds 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 (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 0.04% mean?
Kaneko Seeds Co (TSE:1376) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.04% 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 Kaneko Seeds Co and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 5.87. Over the past decade, Kaneko Seeds Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.96 to 8.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaneko Seeds Co ranks #179 out of 249 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Kaneko Seeds Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Kaneko Seeds Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.04% is 99% below median its 10-year median of 5.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.96 to a high of 8.82. The Agriculture industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.30. Kaneko Seeds Co's value of 0.04% is 99.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaneko Seeds Co ranks #179 out of 249 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaneko Seeds Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaneko Seeds Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Kaneko Seeds Co ranks #179 out of 249 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Kaneko Seeds Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.30. Kaneko Seeds Co's value of 0.04% is 99.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaneko Seeds Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.96 to 8.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.87 vs. the industry median of 7.30, Kaneko Seeds 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Agriculture companies is 7.30, based on 249 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. Kaneko Seeds Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.04% is 99.5% 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 Kaneko Seeds Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaneko Seeds Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.04%, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 5.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaneko Seeds Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneko Seeds Co (TSE:1376) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1.62, compared to a current price of 円1,519.00 — trading 93665.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.04%, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 5.87 and 99.5% below the Agriculture industry median of 7.30. Kaneko Seeds Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Kaneko Seeds Co (TSE:1376), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.04% 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 Kaneko Seeds Co (TSE:1376) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneko Seeds Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,519.00 is trading 93665.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1.62.
GuruFocus considers Kaneko Seeds Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1376:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.04% (99% below median its 10-year median of 5.87)
GF Value™: 円1.62 vs. price of 円1,519.00 (93665.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 99.5% below the Agriculture median (#179 of 249)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1376 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaneko Seeds Co Ltd is engaged in agribusiness. It has two product categories: vegetables and flowers. Its products include vegetables, flower seeds, and garden supplies. In addition, the company sells greenhouse materials; develops hydroponic systems; and designs and constructs parks, among others. It operates in Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Turkey.
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