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World CoTSE:3612 +0.62%72 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 151.24% as of May. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 201.18. GuruFocus rates TSE:3612 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,488.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,062 Retail - Cyclical companies, World Co ranks better than 93.31% 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. World Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円21,804 Mil. World Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円14,417 Mil. Therefore, World Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 151.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3612'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -606.51 Med: 201.18 Max: 10174.19
Current: 121.79
During the past 11 years, World Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 10,174.19%. The lowest was -606.51%. And the median was 201.18%.
TSE:3612's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 93.31% of 1062
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.455
vs TSE:3612: 121.79
World Co (TSE:3612) 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.
World Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
World Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for World 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:3612 vs DDS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, World 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.
World Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, World Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World 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 151.24% mean?
World Co (TSE:3612) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 151.24% 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 World Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 201.18. According to the industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #71 out of 1062 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is World Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
World Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 151.24% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 201.18. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.46. World Co's value of 151.24% is 1688.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Co ranks #71 out of 1062 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, World Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #71 out of 1062 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places World Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.46. World Co's value of 151.24% is 1688.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 201.18 vs. the industry median of 8.46, World 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.46, based on 1,062 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. World Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 151.24% is 1688.8% 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 World Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 151.24%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 201.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co (TSE:3612) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,488.89, compared to a current price of 円1,617.00 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 151.24%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 201.18 and 1688.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.46. World Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 World Co (TSE:3612), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 151.24% 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 World Co (TSE:3612) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,617.00 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,488.89.
GuruFocus considers World Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3612:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 151.24% (25% below median its 10-year median of 201.18)
GF Value™: 円1,488.89 vs. price of 円1,617.00 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1688.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#71 of 1062)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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