Circlace (TSE:5029) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 41.42% (As of Mar. 2026) — 1800% Above Median

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TSE:5029 Circlace Inc TSE:5029
64 GF Score
Price 円800.00
GF Value 円1,085.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Circlace Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Circlace TSE:5029 +6.10% 64 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 41.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1800% above its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates TSE:5029 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,085.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,477 Software companies, Circlace ranks better than 70.65% 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. Circlace's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円413 Mil. Circlace's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円998 Mil. Therefore, Circlace's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.42%.

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

TSE:5029' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -87.49   Med: 2.18   Max: 132.62
Current: 23.35

During the past 7 years, Circlace's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 132.62%. The lowest was -87.49%. And the median was 2.18%.

TSE:5029's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
70.65% of 2477 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 8.83 vs TSE:5029: 23.35

Circlace  (TSE:5029) 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.


Circlace Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Circlace Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Circlace'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.

Circlace Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Circlace Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 132.62 2.18 -9.45 15.54 22.50

Circlace Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.03 3.31 27.46 3.47 41.42

TSE:5029 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Circlace'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.


Circlace Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Software Industry

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

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


TSE:5029
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Circlace Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Circlace's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=221.764/( (852.199+1119.461 )/ 2 )
=221.764/985.83
=22.50 %

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

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=413.482/( (877.216+1119.461)/ 2 )
=413.482/998.3385
=41.42 %

* 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 (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 41.42% mean?
Circlace (TSE:5029) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 41.42% 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 Circlace and its competitors. This is 1800% above median its historical median of 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Circlace ranks #727 out of 2477 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Circlace's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Circlace's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 41.42% is 1800% above median its 10-year median of 2.18. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.83. Circlace's value of 41.42% is 369.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Circlace ranks #727 out of 2477 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Circlace has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Circlace's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Circlace ranks #727 out of 2477 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Circlace in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.83. Circlace's value of 41.42% is 369.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 8.83, Circlace 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 8.83, based on 2,477 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. Circlace's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 41.42% is 369.1% 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 Circlace and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Circlace's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 41.42%, which is 1800% above median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Circlace stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Circlace (TSE:5029) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,085.75, compared to a current price of 円800.00 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 41.42%, which is 1800% above median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 369.1% above the Software industry median of 8.83. Circlace's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Circlace (TSE:5029), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 41.42% 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 Circlace (TSE:5029) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Circlace stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円800.00 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,085.75. GuruFocus considers Circlace to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5029:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 41.42% (1800% above median its 10-year median of 2.18)
  • GF Value™: 円1,085.75 vs. price of 円800.00 (26.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 369.1% above the Software median (#727 of 2477)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5029 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Circlace Business Description

Address 2-1-3 Nihonbashi, 6th Floor, Urbannet Nihonbashi 2-chome Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0027
Circlace Inc is engaged in multiple businesses that promote corporate digital transformation by utilizing IT technologies, such as Salesforce, Anaplan, ServiceNow, AWS, and Microsoft, and the development of its own SaaS cloud service AGAVE. The company's reportable segments are the Consulting business and the AoraNow business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Consulting business, which provides comprehensive support to client companies in areas such as business design, system construction, data utilization, organizational reform, and human resource development through the introduction and utilization of cloud technologies such as Salesforce, Anaplan, AGAVE, AWS, and Microsoft. The AoraNow business supports the introduction and operation of ServiceNow.
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