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Inbound PlatformTSE:5587 +0.59%32 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 31.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 43.09. GuruFocus rates TSE:5587 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,324.47 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,009 Business Services companies, Inbound Platform ranks better than 76.02% 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. Inbound Platform's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円333 Mil. Inbound Platform's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,053 Mil. Therefore, Inbound Platform's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inbound Platform's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5587'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.51 Med: 43.09 Max: 46.14
Current: 27.46
During the past 5 years, Inbound Platform's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 46.14%. The lowest was 14.51%. And the median was 43.09%.
TSE:5587's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 76.02% of 1009
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.61
vs TSE:5587: 27.46
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.
Inbound Platform Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Inbound Platform Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inbound Platform'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:5587 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Inbound Platform'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.
Inbound Platform Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Inbound Platform's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inbound Platform'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 31.65% mean?
Inbound Platform (TSE:5587) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 31.65% 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 Inbound Platform and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 43.09. Over the past decade, Inbound Platform's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 14.51 to 46.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Inbound Platform ranks #242 out of 1009 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Inbound Platform's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Inbound Platform's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 31.65% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 43.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.51 to a high of 46.14. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.61. Inbound Platform's value of 31.65% is 198.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inbound Platform ranks #242 out of 1009 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Inbound Platform has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inbound Platform's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Inbound Platform ranks #242 out of 1009 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Inbound Platform in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.61. Inbound Platform's value of 31.65% is 198.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Inbound Platform's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 14.51 to 46.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.09 vs. the industry median of 10.61, Inbound Platform 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Business Services companies is 10.61, based on 1,009 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. Inbound Platform's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 31.65% is 198.3% 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 Inbound Platform and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inbound Platform's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 31.65%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 43.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inbound Platform stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inbound Platform (TSE:5587) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,324.47, compared to a current price of 円854.00 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 31.65%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 43.09 and 198.3% above the Business Services industry median of 10.61. Inbound Platform's overall GF Score™ is 32/100. 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 Inbound Platform (TSE:5587), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 31.65% 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 Inbound Platform (TSE:5587) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inbound Platform stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円854.00 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,324.47.
GuruFocus considers Inbound Platform to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5587:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 31.65% (27% below median its 10-year median of 43.09)
GF Value™: 円1,324.47 vs. price of 円854.00 (35.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 198.3% above the Business Services median (#242 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5587 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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