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ItoKuroTSE:6049 66 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.99% as of Apr. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 6.98. GuruFocus rates TSE:6049 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円246.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 490 Interactive Media companies, ItoKuro ranks worse than 54.49% 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. ItoKuro's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円371 Mil. ItoKuro's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円9,302 Mil. Therefore, ItoKuro's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ItoKuro's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6049'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.92 Med: 6.98 Max: 23.58
Current: 2.59
During the past 12 years, ItoKuro's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 23.58%. The lowest was -3.92%. And the median was 6.98%.
TSE:6049's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 54.49% of 490
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 5.225
vs TSE:6049: 2.59
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.
ItoKuro Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
ItoKuro Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ItoKuro'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:6049 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, ItoKuro'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.
ItoKuro Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, ItoKuro's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ItoKuro'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.99% mean?
ItoKuro (TSE:6049) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.99% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on ItoKuro and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 6.98. According to the industry distribution chart, ItoKuro ranks #267 out of 490 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is ItoKuro's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
ItoKuro's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.99% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 6.98. The Interactive Media industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.23. ItoKuro's value of 3.99% is 23.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ItoKuro ranks #267 out of 490 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ItoKuro has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ItoKuro's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, ItoKuro ranks #267 out of 490 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places ItoKuro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.23. ItoKuro's value of 3.99% is 23.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.98 vs. the industry median of 5.23, ItoKuro 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 5.23, based on 490 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. ItoKuro's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.99% is 23.6% 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 ItoKuro and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ItoKuro's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.99%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 6.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ItoKuro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ItoKuro (TSE:6049) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円246.08, compared to a current price of 円244.00 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.99%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 6.98 and 23.6% below the Interactive Media industry median of 5.23. ItoKuro's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 1 warning sign 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 ItoKuro (TSE:6049), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.99% as of Apr. 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 ItoKuro (TSE:6049) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ItoKuro stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円244.00 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円246.08.
GuruFocus considers ItoKuro to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6049:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 3.99% (43% below median its 10-year median of 6.98)
GF Value™: 円246.08 vs. price of 円244.00 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.6% below the Interactive Media median (#267 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6049 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ItoKuro Inc provides media and consulting services. It operates School Navi, a domain-specific portal site for infants, elementary school students, and junior school students. The company also offers tutor comparison net, medical school preparatory manual, and medical examination manual site. The company consulting services is engaged in supporting the marketing activities of client companies in the education industry and the financial industry.
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