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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. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 円304 Mil. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 円6,425 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 4.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4690'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24 Med: 5.68 Max: 15.84
Current: 4.4
During the past 13 years, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 15.84%. The lowest was 1.24%. And the median was 5.68%.
TSE:4690's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked
in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Median: 5.91
vs TSE:4690: 4.40
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) 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.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Pallet Pool 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.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
TSE:4690 vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nippon Pallet Pool 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.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Pallet Pool 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.73% mean?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.73% as of Sep. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Nippon Pallet Pool Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 5.68. Over the past decade, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.24 to 15.84.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.73% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 15.84. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.91. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 4.73% is 20% below this industry median. Overall, Nippon Pallet Pool Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SW and PKG?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.73% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.91. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 4.73% is 20% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.24 to 15.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.68 vs. the industry median of 5.91, Nippon Pallet Pool Co has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.91, based on 387 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. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.73% is 20% below 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.73%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 5.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.73%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,001.43, compared to a current price of 円2,501.00 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.73%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.68 and 20% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.91. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.73% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,501.00 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,001.43.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4690:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 4.73% (17% below median its 10-year median of 5.68)
GF Value™: 円2,001.43 vs. price of 円2,501.00 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20% below the Packaging & Containers median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the business of providing a pallet pool system that enables corporate activities and supports physical distribution. The products of the company include palette, Nestainer, Oricon Cart, Boards and Boxes, and others. The company also provides Plastic pallets, Wooden pallets, Fold Deck, Assist Suit, and other products on rental basis.
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