Hotto Link (TSE:3680) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -6.35% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:3680 Hotto Link Inc TSE:3680
43 GF Score
Price 円214.00
GF Value 円92.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hotto Link Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Hotto Link TSE:3680 -2.73% 43 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.35% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3680 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of 円92.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,480 Software companies, Hotto Link ranks worse than 76.73% 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. Hotto Link's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-184 Mil. Hotto Link's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,895 Mil. Therefore, Hotto Link's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.35%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hotto Link's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3680' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -110.61   Med: 3.93   Max: 63.96
Current: -10.96

During the past 13 years, Hotto Link's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 63.96%. The lowest was -110.61%. And the median was 3.93%.

TSE:3680's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than
76.73% of 2480 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 8.845 vs TSE:3680: -10.96

Hotto Link  (TSE:3680) 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.


Hotto Link Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Hotto Link Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hotto Link'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.

Hotto Link Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Hotto Link Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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Hotto Link Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:3680 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Hotto Link'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.


Hotto Link Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Hotto Link's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hotto Link's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


TSE:3680
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Hotto Link Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Hotto Link's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1787.297/( (3879.536+3007.59 )/ 2 )
=-1787.297/3443.563
=-51.90 %

Hotto Link's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-183.84/( (3007.59+2782.821)/ 2 )
=-183.84/2895.2055
=-6.35 %

* 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 -6.35% mean?
Hotto Link (TSE:3680) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -6.35% 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 Hotto Link and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #1903 out of 2480 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Hotto Link's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Hotto Link's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.35%. Based on the distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #1903 out of 2480 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hotto Link has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hotto Link's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #1903 out of 2480 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Hotto Link in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.85. 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Software companies is 8.85, based on 2,480 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 Hotto Link and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hotto Link's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hotto Link stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotto Link (TSE:3680) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円92.58, compared to a current price of 円214.00 — trading 131.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.35%. Hotto Link's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 3 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 Hotto Link (TSE:3680), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.35% 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 Hotto Link (TSE:3680) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotto Link stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円214.00 is trading 131.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円92.58. GuruFocus considers Hotto Link to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3680:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -6.35%
  • GF Value™: 円92.58 vs. price of 円214.00 (131.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3680 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hotto Link Business Description

Address 1-3-11 Fujimi, 5th Floor, Fujimi Duplex Biz, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0071
Hotto Link Inc provides social big data solutions, offering SNS marketing support services mainly for domestic clients and selling SNS data access rights through its DaaS business. It also operates a Web3-related business that includes investment and research activities via Nonagon Capital, supporting startups and offering community services like Nonagon Report and Nonagon Connect.
43GF Score

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