Sun (TSE:4053) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 15.08% (As of Jun. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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TSE:4053 Sun Inc TSE:4053
78 GF Score
Price 円485.00
GF Value 円959.93
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sun Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Sun TSE:4053 -1.22% 78 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.08% as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 19.43. GuruFocus rates TSE:4053 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円959.93 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,493 Software companies, Sun ranks worse than 54.79% 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. Sun's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,496 Mil. Sun's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円0 Mil. Therefore, Sun's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was N/A%.

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

TSE:4053' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.87   Med: 19.43   Max: 33.38
Current: 6.98

During the past 8 years, Sun's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 33.38%. The lowest was 4.87%. And the median was 19.43%.

TSE:4053's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than
54.79% of 2493 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 9.72 vs TSE:4053: 6.98

Sun  (TSE:4053) 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.


Sun Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Sun Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sun'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.

Sun Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Sun Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 23.83 12.54 19.43 10.87 4.87

Sun Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 4.94 16.28 -10.63 17.28 15.08

TSE:4053 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Sun'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.


Sun Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Software Industry

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

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


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Sun Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Sun'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 )
=476/( (+ )/ 1 )
=476/0
=N/A %

Sun's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=1496/( (+)/ 1 )
=1496/0
=N/A %

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

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.08% mean?
Sun (TSE:4053) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.08% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Sun and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 19.43. Over the past decade, Sun's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.87 to 33.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun ranks #1366 out of 2493 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Sun's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Sun's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.08% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 19.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.87 to a high of 33.38. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.72. Sun's value of 15.08% is 55.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun ranks #1366 out of 2493 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sun has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sun ranks #1366 out of 2493 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Sun in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.72. Sun's value of 15.08% is 55.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sun's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.87 to 33.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.43 vs. the industry median of 9.72, Sun 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 9.72, based on 2,493 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. Sun's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.08% is 55.1% 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 Sun and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.08%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 19.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun (TSE:4053) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円959.93, compared to a current price of 円485.00 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.08%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 19.43 and 55.1% above the Software industry median of 9.72. Sun's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Sun (TSE:4053), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.08% as of Jun. 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 Sun (TSE:4053) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円485.00 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円959.93. GuruFocus considers Sun to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4053:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 15.08% (22% below median its 10-year median of 19.43)
  • GF Value™: 円959.93 vs. price of 円485.00 (49.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.1% above the Software median (#1366 of 2493)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4053 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sun Business Description

Address 15 Kanda Konyacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0035
Sun Inc provides digital creative studio business promoting industrial digitalization. The company supports startups in design thinking, lean startup, agile development, original DevOps tools.
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