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AchillesTSE:5142 +1.22%58 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 3.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:5142 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,620.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,569 Chemicals companies, Achilles ranks worse than 52.9% 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. Achilles's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,534 Mil. Achilles's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円41,114 Mil. Therefore, Achilles's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Achilles's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5142'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.33 Med: 3.9 Max: 7.38
Current: 5.23
During the past 13 years, Achilles's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 7.38%. The lowest was -19.33%. And the median was 3.90%.
TSE:5142's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 52.9% of 1569
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.73
vs TSE:5142: 5.23
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.
Achilles Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Achilles Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Achilles'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:5142 vs DOW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Achilles'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.
Achilles Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Achilles's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Achilles'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 (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 3.73% mean?
Achilles (TSE:5142) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.73% 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 Achilles and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Achilles ranks #830 out of 1569 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Achilles' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Achilles' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.73% is near median its 10-year median of 3.90. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.73. Achilles' value of 3.73% is 34.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Achilles ranks #830 out of 1569 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Achilles has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Achilles' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Achilles ranks #830 out of 1569 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Achilles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.73. Achilles' value of 3.73% is 34.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.90 vs. the industry median of 5.73, Achilles 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 5.73, 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. Achilles's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.73% is 34.9% 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 Achilles and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Achilles's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.73%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Achilles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Achilles (TSE:5142) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,620.09, compared to a current price of 円1,246.00 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.73%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.90 and 34.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.73. Achilles' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Achilles (TSE:5142), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.73% 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 Achilles (TSE:5142) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Achilles stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,246.00 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,620.09.
GuruFocus considers Achilles to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5142:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 3.73% (near median its 10-year median of 3.90)
GF Value™: 円1,620.09 vs. price of 円1,246.00 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.9% below the Chemicals median (#830 of 1569)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5142 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Achilles Corp engages in the manufacture and sale of shoes, plastic products, and industrial materials. It operates through the following segments: Shoes, Plastic, and Industrial Materials. The Shoe segment is involved in the production and sale of shoes. The Plastic segment includes automotive interior materials, floor and wall coverings, films, inflatable boards, and rubberized fabric. The Industrial Materials segment provides urethane, heat insulation products, industrial materials, and shock absorbers.
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