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CKn-Etsu CoTSE:5757 -2.26%84 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 10.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:5757 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,014.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,969 Industrial Products companies, CKn-Etsu Co ranks worse than 50.12% 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. CKn-Etsu Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,138 Mil. CKn-Etsu Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円53,947 Mil. Therefore, CKn-Etsu Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CKn-Etsu Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5757'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 10.4 Max: 13.15
Current: 6.73
During the past 13 years, CKn-Etsu Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 13.15%. The lowest was 0.50%. And the median was 10.40%.
TSE:5757's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 50.12% of 2969
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.76
vs TSE:5757: 6.73
CKn-Etsu Co (TSE:5757) 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.
CKn-Etsu Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
CKn-Etsu Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CKn-Etsu 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.
TSE:5757 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, CKn-Etsu 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.
CKn-Etsu Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CKn-Etsu Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CKn-Etsu 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 (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 5.82% mean?
CKn-Etsu Co (TSE:5757) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.82% 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 CKn-Etsu Co and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 10.40. Over the past decade, CKn-Etsu Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.50 to 13.15. According to the industry distribution chart, CKn-Etsu Co ranks #1488 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is CKn-Etsu Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
CKn-Etsu Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.82% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 10.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 13.15. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.76. CKn-Etsu Co's value of 5.82% is 13.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CKn-Etsu Co ranks #1488 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CKn-Etsu Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CKn-Etsu Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CKn-Etsu Co ranks #1488 out of 2969 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places CKn-Etsu Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.76. CKn-Etsu Co's value of 5.82% is 13.9% below this benchmark. Historically, CKn-Etsu Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.50 to 13.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.40 vs. the industry median of 6.76, CKn-Etsu 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.76, based on 2,969 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. CKn-Etsu Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.82% is 13.9% 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 CKn-Etsu Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CKn-Etsu Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.82%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 10.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CKn-Etsu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKn-Etsu Co (TSE:5757) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,014.93, compared to a current price of 円5,190.00 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.82%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 10.40 and 13.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.76. CKn-Etsu Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 CKn-Etsu Co (TSE:5757), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.82% 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 CKn-Etsu Co (TSE:5757) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKn-Etsu Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,190.00 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,014.93.
GuruFocus considers CKn-Etsu Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5757:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 5.82% (44% below median its 10-year median of 10.40)
GF Value™: 円5,014.93 vs. price of 円5,190.00 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1488 of 2969)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5757 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CK San-Etsu Co Ltd is a manufacturer of brass rods and wires in Japan. The company produces environmental conscious piping equipment under the CK brand. Its product offerings include lead-free brass, low lead brass, brass rod, dezincing resistant brass, brass wire, copper wire, special copper alloy wire and precision parts.
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