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Hokuryo CoTSE:1384 -0.49%70 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 13.45. GuruFocus rates TSE:1384 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,473.45 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,880 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hokuryo Co ranks better than 84.89% 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. Hokuryo Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,146 Mil. Hokuryo Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円16,322 Mil. Therefore, Hokuryo Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hokuryo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1384'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 13.45 Max: 24.79
Current: 24.79
During the past 12 years, Hokuryo Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 24.79%. The lowest was 1.00%. And the median was 13.45%.
TSE:1384's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 84.89% of 1880
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.845
vs TSE:1384: 24.79
Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) 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.
Hokuryo Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Hokuryo Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hokuryo 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:1384 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Hokuryo 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.
Hokuryo Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hokuryo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokuryo 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 two times the semi-annual (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 25.40% mean?
Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 25.40% 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 Hokuryo Co and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 13.45. Over the past decade, Hokuryo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.00 to 24.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #284 out of 1880 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Hokuryo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Hokuryo Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 25.40% is 89% above median its 10-year median of 13.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 24.79. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.85. Hokuryo Co's value of 25.40% is 223.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #284 out of 1880 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hokuryo Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuryo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #284 out of 1880 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Hokuryo Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.85. Hokuryo Co's value of 25.40% is 223.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hokuryo Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.00 to 24.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.45 vs. the industry median of 7.85, Hokuryo Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.85, based on 1,880 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. Hokuryo Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 25.40% is 223.8% 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 Hokuryo Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokuryo Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.40%, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 13.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuryo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,473.45, compared to a current price of 円2,015.00 — trading 36.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.40%, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 13.45 and 223.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.85. Hokuryo Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100. 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 Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.40% 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 Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,015.00 is trading 36.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,473.45.
GuruFocus considers Hokuryo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1384:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 25.40% (89% above median its 10-year median of 13.45)
GF Value™: 円1,473.45 vs. price of 円2,015.00 (36.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 223.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#284 of 1880)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1384 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hokuryo Co Ltd is a livestock company engaged in the production and sale of eggs, processed eggs, and meat products in Japan. It offers broiler, pork, beef, and ham sausage products. It produces and sells eggs for household, hotel, restaurant, bread, and cake consumption.
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