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ShowcaseTSE:3909 -2.01%52 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 198.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12409% above its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:3909 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円140.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,480 Software companies, Showcase ranks better than 81.53% 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. Showcase's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,403 Mil. Showcase's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,711 Mil. Therefore, Showcase's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 198.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Showcase's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3909'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -210.54 Med: 1.59 Max: 43.87
Current: 43.87
During the past 12 years, Showcase's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 43.87%. The lowest was -210.54%. And the median was 1.59%.
TSE:3909's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 81.53% of 2480
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 8.845
vs TSE:3909: 43.87
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.
Showcase Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Showcase Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Showcase'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:3909 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Showcase'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.
Showcase Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Showcase's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Showcase'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 198.89% mean?
Showcase (TSE:3909) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 198.89% 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 Showcase and its competitors. This is 12409% above median its historical median of 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Showcase ranks #458 out of 2480 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Showcase's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Showcase's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 198.89% is 12409% above median its 10-year median of 1.59. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.85. Showcase's value of 198.89% is 2148.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Showcase ranks #458 out of 2480 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Showcase has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Showcase's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Showcase ranks #458 out of 2480 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Showcase in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.85. Showcase's value of 198.89% is 2148.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 8.85, Showcase 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 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. Showcase's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 198.89% is 2148.6% 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 Showcase 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. Showcase's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 198.89%, which is 12409% above median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Showcase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showcase (TSE:3909) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円140.75, compared to a current price of 円195.00 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 198.89%, which is 12409% above median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 2148.6% above the Software industry median of 8.85. Showcase's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Showcase (TSE:3909), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 198.89% 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 Showcase (TSE:3909) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showcase stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円195.00 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円140.75.
GuruFocus considers Showcase to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3909:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 198.89% (12409% above median its 10-year median of 1.59)
GF Value™: 円140.75 vs. price of 円195.00 (38.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2148.6% above the Software median (#458 of 2480)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3909 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Showcase Inc is engaged in web marketing services. Its operations are carried out through the following business segments: DX Cloud Business, Advertising and Media Business, Investment-related Business, and Information and Communications-related Business. The DX Cloud Business is engaged in the SaaS business. The Advertising and Media Business operates owned media and affiliate advertising. The Investment-related business provides SmartPitch, an online matching platform by Showcase Capital Inc., connecting startups with operating companies, VCs, and CVCs, while also supporting startup growth and fundraising for listed companies. The Information and Communications Related Business is engaged in the sale of used smartphones.
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