LIKE (TSE:2462) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 7.49% (As of Feb. 2026) — 69% Below Median

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TSE:2462 LIKE Inc TSE:2462
64 GF Score
Price 円1,512.00
GF Value 円1,648.84
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is LIKE Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

LIKE TSE:2462 -0.07% 64 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.49% as of Feb. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 24.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:2462 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,648.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 550 Conglomerates companies, LIKE ranks better than 62.73% 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. LIKE's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,311 Mil. LIKE's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円17,509 Mil. Therefore, LIKE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 7.49%.

The historical rank and industry rank for LIKE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2462' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.91   Med: 24.15   Max: 34.87
Current: 10.91

During the past 13 years, LIKE's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 34.87%. The lowest was 10.91%. And the median was 24.15%.

TSE:2462's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
62.73% of 550 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 7.465 vs TSE:2462: 10.91

LIKE  (TSE:2462) 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.


LIKE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


LIKE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LIKE'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.

LIKE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

LIKE Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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LIKE Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 6.10 0.00 7.49 29.64

TSE:2462 vs HON, MMM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, LIKE'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.


LIKE Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, LIKE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LIKE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


TSE:2462
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LIKE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

LIKE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: May. 2026 )  (A: May. 2025 )(A: May. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: May. 2026 )  (A: May. 2025 )(A: May. 2026 )
=2328.492/( (17530.031+18769.575 )/ 2 )
=2328.492/18149.803
=12.83 %

LIKE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=1311.32/( (17619.113+17399.675)/ 2 )
=1311.32/17509.394
=7.49 %

* 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 7.49% mean?
LIKE (TSE:2462) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.49% 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 LIKE and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 24.15. Over the past decade, LIKE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.91 to 34.87. According to the industry distribution chart, LIKE ranks #205 out of 550 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is LIKE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
LIKE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.49% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 24.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.91 to a high of 34.87. The Conglomerates industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.47. LIKE's value of 7.49% is 0.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LIKE ranks #205 out of 550 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LIKE has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LIKE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, LIKE ranks #205 out of 550 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts LIKE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.47. LIKE's value of 7.49% is 0.3% above this benchmark. Historically, LIKE's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.91 to 34.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.15 vs. the industry median of 7.47, LIKE 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 7.47, based on 550 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. LIKE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.49% is 0.3% 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 LIKE and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LIKE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.49%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 24.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LIKE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LIKE (TSE:2462) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,648.84, compared to a current price of 円1,512.00 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.49%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 24.15 and 0.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 7.47. LIKE's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 LIKE (TSE:2462), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.49% 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 LIKE (TSE:2462) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LIKE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,512.00 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,648.84. GuruFocus considers LIKE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2462:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 7.49% (69% below median its 10-year median of 24.15)
  • GF Value™: 円1,648.84 vs. price of 円1,512.00 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.3% above the Conglomerates median (#205 of 550)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2462 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LIKE Business Description

Address 8-1 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, JPN, 530-0017
LIKE Inc is implementing services in the fields of childcare services which operates outsourced on-site childcare in offices that are established by companies, hospitals, and universities, etc., and manages child rearing support services operating for facilities in public childcare such as licensed nursery schools and after school clubs; human resources operates comprehensive human resources services such as temporary staffing, outsourcing, recruitment, and recruitment and education support; and nursing care operates the nursing care related services with paid nursing homes, where residents are provided with 24/7 end-of-life care by the nursing staff.
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