Media Kobo (TSE:3815) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -119.62% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:3815 Media Kobo Inc TSE:3815
44 GF Score
Price 円444.00
GF Value 円371.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Media Kobo Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Media Kobo TSE:3815 +0.23% 44 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -119.62% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3815 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円371.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Interactive Media companies, Media Kobo ranks worse than 92.24% 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. Media Kobo's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-536 Mil. Media Kobo's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円448 Mil. Therefore, Media Kobo's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -119.62%.

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

TSE:3815' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -129.53   Med: -3.62   Max: 12.7
Current: -129.53

During the past 13 years, Media Kobo's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 12.70%. The lowest was -129.53%. And the median was -3.62%.

TSE:3815's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than
92.24% of 490 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 5.225 vs TSE:3815: -129.53

Media Kobo  (TSE:3815) 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.


Media Kobo Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Media Kobo Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Kobo'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.

Media Kobo Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Media Kobo Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.67 12.70 2.79 -25.69 -72.42

Media Kobo Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.52 -51.94 -17.08 -140.68 -119.62

TSE:3815 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Media Kobo'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.


Media Kobo Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Media Kobo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3815
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Media Kobo Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Media Kobo's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=-508.238/( (896.935+506.715 )/ 2 )
=-508.238/701.825
=-72.42 %

Media Kobo's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-536.31/( (506.715+389.998)/ 2 )
=-536.31/448.3565
=-119.62 %

* 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -119.62% mean?
Media Kobo (TSE:3815) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -119.62% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Media Kobo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #452 out of 490 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Media Kobo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Media Kobo's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -119.62%. Based on the distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #452 out of 490 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Media Kobo has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Kobo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #452 out of 490 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Media Kobo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.23. 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. 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 Media Kobo 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. Media Kobo's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -119.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Kobo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo (TSE:3815) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円371.73, compared to a current price of 円444.00 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -119.62%. Media Kobo's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -119.62% as of Feb. 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円444.00 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円371.73. GuruFocus considers Media Kobo to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3815:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -119.62%
  • GF Value™: 円371.73 vs. price of 円444.00 (19.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3815 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Media Kobo Business Description

Address 7-15-9 Roppongi, Sumitomo Realty & Development Roppongi Central Tower, 9th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Media Kobo Inc is engaged in is engaged in fortune-telling, entertainment and matching services, and other businesses. Its services also include: Digital content business, one to one marketing, and beauty business.
44GF Score

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