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Halows CoTSE:2742 +4.01%70 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.83% as of Feb. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 12.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:2742 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,059.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, Halows Co ranks better than 53% 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. Halows Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円10,448 Mil. Halows Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円75,568 Mil. Therefore, Halows Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 13.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Halows Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2742'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.65 Med: 12.76 Max: 14.83
Current: 11.85
During the past 13 years, Halows Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 14.83%. The lowest was 10.65%. And the median was 12.76%.
TSE:2742's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 53% of 300
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 10.955
vs TSE:2742: 11.85
Halows Co (TSE:2742) 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.
Halows Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Halows Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Halows 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:2742 vs KR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Halows 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.
Halows Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Halows Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Halows 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 13.83% mean?
Halows Co (TSE:2742) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.83% 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 Halows Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.76. Over the past decade, Halows Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.65 to 14.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #141 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Halows Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Halows Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.83% is near median its 10-year median of 12.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.65 to a high of 14.83. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.96. Halows Co's value of 13.83% is 26.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #141 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Halows Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halows Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #141 out of 300 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Halows Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.96. Halows Co's value of 13.83% is 26.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Halows Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.65 to 14.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.76 vs. the industry median of 10.96, Halows 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 10.96, based on 300 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. Halows Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.83% is 26.2% 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 Halows Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halows Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halows Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halows Co (TSE:2742) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,059.59, compared to a current price of 円4,020.00 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.76 and 26.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 10.96. Halows Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Halows Co (TSE:2742), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.83% 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 Halows Co (TSE:2742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halows Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,020.00 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,059.59.
GuruFocus considers Halows Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2742:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 13.83% (near median its 10-year median of 12.76)
GF Value™: 円5,059.59 vs. price of 円4,020.00 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#141 of 300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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