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Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo CoTSE:4082 +4.05%72 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 7.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:4082 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円921.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,569 Chemicals companies, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co ranks better than 55.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4082'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.25 Med: 7.71 Max: 18.7
Current: 6.91
During the past 13 years, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 18.70%. The lowest was 2.25%. And the median was 7.71%.
TSE:4082's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 55.64% of 1569
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.78
vs TSE:4082: 6.91
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co (TSE:4082) 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.
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
TSE:4082 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo 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.
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo 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 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 9.91% mean?
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co (TSE:4082) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 9.91% 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 Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 7.71. Over the past decade, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.25 to 18.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co ranks #696 out of 1569 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 9.91% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.25 to a high of 18.70. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.78. Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's value of 9.91% is 71.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co ranks #696 out of 1569 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co ranks #696 out of 1569 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.78. Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's value of 9.91% is 71.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.25 to 18.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.71 vs. the industry median of 5.78, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 5.78, based on 1,569 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. Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 9.91% is 71.5% 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 Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.91%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 7.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co (TSE:4082) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円921.83, compared to a current price of 円1,800.00 — trading 95.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.91%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.71 and 71.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.78. Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co (TSE:4082), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.91% 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 Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co (TSE:4082) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,800.00 is trading 95.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円921.83.
GuruFocus considers Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4082:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 9.91% (29% above median its 10-year median of 7.71)
GF Value™: 円921.83 vs. price of 円1,800.00 (95.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.5% above the Chemicals median (#696 of 1569)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4082 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co Business Description
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in the research, production, and sale of chemicals and materials for fuel cells and catalysts. Products offered by the company include zirconium oxide, stabilized zirconium oxide, composite oxide, zirconium compounds, zirconia sol, rare-earth compounds, cesium compounds, cesium flux, and wire ring.
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