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Arbeit-Times CoTSE:2341 -1.75%68 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.13% as of Feb. 2026, which is 374% above its 10-year median of 2.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:2341 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円218.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 864 Media - Diversified companies, Arbeit-Times Co ranks better than 56.94% 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. Arbeit-Times Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円251 Mil. Arbeit-Times Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,255 Mil. Therefore, Arbeit-Times Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 11.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arbeit-Times Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2341'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.1 Med: 2.35 Max: 10
Current: 7.88
During the past 13 years, Arbeit-Times Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 10.00%. The lowest was -17.10%. And the median was 2.35%.
TSE:2341's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 56.94% of 864
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.44
vs TSE:2341: 7.88
Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) 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.
Arbeit-Times Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Arbeit-Times Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arbeit-Times 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:2341 vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Arbeit-Times 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.
Arbeit-Times Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arbeit-Times Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arbeit-Times 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 (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 11.13% mean?
Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.13% 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 Arbeit-Times Co and its competitors. This is 374% above median its historical median of 2.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #372 out of 864 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Arbeit-Times Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Arbeit-Times Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.13% is 374% above median its 10-year median of 2.35. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44. Arbeit-Times Co's value of 11.13% is 104.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #372 out of 864 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arbeit-Times Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbeit-Times Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #372 out of 864 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Arbeit-Times Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44. Arbeit-Times Co's value of 11.13% is 104.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.35 vs. the industry median of 5.44, Arbeit-Times 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 5.44, based on 864 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. Arbeit-Times Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.13% is 104.6% 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 Arbeit-Times Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arbeit-Times Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.13%, which is 374% above median its own 10-year median of 2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbeit-Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円218.59, compared to a current price of 円168.00 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.13%, which is 374% above median its 10-year median of 2.35 and 104.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.44. Arbeit-Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.13% 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円168.00 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円218.59.
GuruFocus considers Arbeit-Times Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2341:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 11.13% (374% above median its 10-year median of 2.35)
GF Value™: 円218.59 vs. price of 円168.00 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 104.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#372 of 864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2341 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arbeit-Times Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the business of publishing magazines. The company edits and issues free job recruitment magazine under the brand name DOMO. It also provides job-related information through its online websites. In addition, it is also involved in the free paper agent intermediary and direct promotion business activities. The Group has two reportable segments: Information provision business; and Sales promotion support business.
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