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CRI Middleware CoTSE:3698 -6.55%89 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 10.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:3698 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,153.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 490 Interactive Media companies, CRI Middleware Co ranks better than 57.76% 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. CRI Middleware Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円445 Mil. CRI Middleware Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,851 Mil. Therefore, CRI Middleware Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CRI Middleware Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3698'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.01 Med: 10.27 Max: 14.08
Current: 9.88
During the past 13 years, CRI Middleware Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 14.08%. The lowest was -10.01%. And the median was 10.27%.
TSE:3698's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 57.76% of 490
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 5.225
vs TSE:3698: 9.88
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) 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.
CRI Middleware Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
CRI Middleware Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CRI Middleware 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:3698 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, CRI Middleware 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.
CRI Middleware Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CRI Middleware Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CRI Middleware 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 (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 11.55% mean?
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.55% 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 CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 10.27. According to the industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #207 out of 490 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is CRI Middleware Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
CRI Middleware Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.55% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 10.27. The Interactive Media industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.23. CRI Middleware Co's value of 11.55% is 121.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #207 out of 490 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CRI Middleware Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRI Middleware Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #207 out of 490 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts CRI Middleware Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.23. CRI Middleware Co's value of 11.55% is 121.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.27 vs. the industry median of 5.23, CRI Middleware 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 5.23, based on 490 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. CRI Middleware Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.55% is 121.1% 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 CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRI Middleware Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.55%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 10.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRI Middleware Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,153.85, compared to a current price of 円1,155.00 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.55%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 10.27 and 121.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 5.23. CRI Middleware Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.55% 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,155.00 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,153.85.
GuruFocus considers CRI Middleware Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3698:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 11.55% (12% above median its 10-year median of 10.27)
GF Value™: 円1,153.85 vs. price of 円1,155.00 (0.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.1% above the Interactive Media median (#207 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CRI Middleware Co Ltd is a provider of audio and video solutions for the gaming industry. It is engaged in the research and development of voice, video and file systems. Further, it also provides sales and support of middleware products. Geographically, the activities are carried out through the region of Japan.
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