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Sanyo Trading CoTSE:3176 -0.97%93 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 12.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:3176 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of 円738.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Industrial Distribution companies, Sanyo Trading Co ranks better than 54.19% 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. Sanyo Trading Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6,468 Mil. Sanyo Trading Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円51,135 Mil. Therefore, Sanyo Trading Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanyo Trading Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3176'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.64 Med: 12.73 Max: 15.87
Current: 9.67
During the past 13 years, Sanyo Trading Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 15.87%. The lowest was 9.64%. And the median was 12.73%.
TSE:3176's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 54.19% of 155
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 8.96
vs TSE:3176: 9.67
Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) 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.
Sanyo Trading Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Sanyo Trading Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanyo Trading 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:3176 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Sanyo Trading 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.
Sanyo Trading Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Sanyo Trading Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Trading 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.65% mean?
Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.65% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.73. Over the past decade, Sanyo Trading Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 9.64 to 15.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #71 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Sanyo Trading Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Sanyo Trading Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.65% is near median its 10-year median of 12.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.64 to a high of 15.87. The Industrial Distribution industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.96. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 12.65% is 41.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #71 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyo Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Trading Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #71 out of 155 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Sanyo Trading Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.96. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 12.65% is 41.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Trading Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 9.64 to 15.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.73 vs. the industry median of 8.96, Sanyo Trading 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 8.96, based on 155 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. Sanyo Trading Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.65% is 41.2% 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 Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Trading Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円738.30, compared to a current price of 円818.00 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.73 and 41.2% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 8.96. Sanyo Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.65% as of Mar. 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 Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円818.00 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円738.30.
GuruFocus considers Sanyo Trading Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3176:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 12.65% (near median its 10-year median of 12.73)
GF Value™: 円738.30 vs. price of 円818.00 (10.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.2% above the Industrial Distribution median (#71 of 155)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Trading Co Ltd is a Japanese trading company. The company deals in rubber goods, chemicals, scientific instruments, industrial products, and environmental goods.
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