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Lacto Japan CoTSE:3139 -1.85%72 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.31% as of May. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 12.22. GuruFocus rates TSE:3139 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,777.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,880 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lacto Japan Co ranks worse than 58.35% 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. Lacto Japan Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円3,912 Mil. Lacto Japan Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円31,790 Mil. Therefore, Lacto Japan Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 12.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lacto Japan Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3139'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.69 Med: 12.22 Max: 14.65
Current: 5.69
During the past 12 years, Lacto Japan Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 14.65%. The lowest was 5.69%. And the median was 12.22%.
TSE:3139's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 58.35% of 1880
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.845
vs TSE:3139: 5.69
Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) 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.
Lacto Japan Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Lacto Japan Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lacto Japan 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:3139 vs KHC, GIS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lacto Japan 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.
Lacto Japan Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lacto Japan Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lacto Japan 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 (May. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.31% mean?
Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.31% as of May. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Lacto Japan Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.22. Over the past decade, Lacto Japan Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 5.69 to 14.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #1097 out of 1880 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Lacto Japan Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Lacto Japan Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.31% is near median its 10-year median of 12.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.69 to a high of 14.65. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.85. Lacto Japan Co's value of 12.31% is 56.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #1097 out of 1880 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lacto Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lacto Japan Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #1097 out of 1880 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Lacto Japan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.85. Lacto Japan Co's value of 12.31% is 56.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Lacto Japan Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 5.69 to 14.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.22 vs. the industry median of 7.85, Lacto Japan 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. Lacto Japan Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.31% is 56.9% 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 Lacto Japan 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. Lacto Japan Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lacto Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,777.35, compared to a current price of 円3,445.00 — trading 93.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.22 and 56.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.85. Lacto Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.31% as of May. 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,445.00 is trading 93.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,777.35.
GuruFocus considers Lacto Japan Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3139:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 12.31% (near median its 10-year median of 12.22)
GF Value™: 円1,777.35 vs. price of 円3,445.00 (93.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1097 of 1880)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3139 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lacto Japan Co Ltd is engaged in the trade of agricultural and livestock products, processed products, food processing machinery, quasi-pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other beverages. The group's only reportable segment is the food business.
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