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Seihyo CoTSE:2872 -0.60%57 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -16.05% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2872 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,376.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,883 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Seihyo Co ranks worse than 74.72% 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. Seihyo Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-243 Mil. Seihyo Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,516 Mil. Therefore, Seihyo Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -16.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seihyo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2872'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.6 Med: 3.04 Max: 9.05
Current: 0.78
During the past 13 years, Seihyo Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 9.05%. The lowest was -6.60%. And the median was 3.04%.
TSE:2872's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 74.72% of 1883
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.77
vs TSE:2872: 0.78
Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) 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.
Seihyo Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Seihyo Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seihyo 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:2872 vs KHC, GIS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Seihyo 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.
Seihyo Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seihyo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seihyo 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 -16.05% mean?
Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -16.05% 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 Seihyo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #1407 out of 1883 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 74.7%.
Is Seihyo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Seihyo Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -16.05%. Based on the distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #1407 out of 1883 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seihyo Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seihyo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #1407 out of 1883 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Seihyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.77. 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 7.77, based on 1,883 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. 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 Seihyo Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seihyo Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -16.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seihyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,376.52, compared to a current price of 円2,000.00 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -16.05%. Seihyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Seihyo Co (TSE:2872), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -16.05% 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 Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seihyo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,000.00 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,376.52.
GuruFocus considers Seihyo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2872:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -16.05%
GF Value™: 円2,376.52 vs. price of 円2,000.00 (15.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2872 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seihyo Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and wholesale of ice creams; and Japanese sweets, such as bamboo dumplings as well as the purchase and sale of frozen foods, rice cereals and general foods in Japan.
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