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NS Tool CoTSE:6157 -3.08%76 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 9.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:6157 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円896.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,969 Industrial Products companies, NS Tool Co ranks better than 54.9% 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. NS Tool Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,797 Mil. NS Tool Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円18,187 Mil. Therefore, NS Tool Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NS Tool Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6157'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.01 Med: 9.28 Max: 17
Current: 7.9
During the past 13 years, NS Tool Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 17.00%. The lowest was 7.01%. And the median was 9.28%.
TSE:6157's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 54.9% of 2969
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.76
vs TSE:6157: 7.90
NS Tool Co (TSE:6157) 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.
NS Tool Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
NS Tool Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NS Tool 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:6157 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, NS Tool 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.
NS Tool Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, NS Tool Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NS Tool 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 9.88% mean?
NS Tool Co (TSE:6157) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 9.88% 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 NS Tool Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.28. Over the past decade, NS Tool Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 7.01 to 17.00. According to the industry distribution chart, NS Tool Co ranks #1339 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is NS Tool Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
NS Tool Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 9.88% is near median its 10-year median of 9.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.01 to a high of 17.00. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.76. NS Tool Co's value of 9.88% is 46.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NS Tool Co ranks #1339 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NS Tool Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NS Tool Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, NS Tool Co ranks #1339 out of 2969 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts NS Tool Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.76. NS Tool Co's value of 9.88% is 46.2% above this benchmark. Historically, NS Tool Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 7.01 to 17.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.28 vs. the industry median of 6.76, NS Tool Co 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 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. NS Tool Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 9.88% is 46.2% 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 NS Tool 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. NS Tool Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NS Tool Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS Tool Co (TSE:6157) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円896.14, compared to a current price of 円974.00 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.28 and 46.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.76. NS Tool Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 NS Tool Co (TSE:6157), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.88% 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 NS Tool Co (TSE:6157) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS Tool Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円974.00 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円896.14.
GuruFocus considers NS Tool Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6157:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 9.88% (near median its 10-year median of 9.28)
GF Value™: 円896.14 vs. price of 円974.00 (8.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1339 of 2969)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6157 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ns Tool Co Ltd manufactures and sells cutting tools. The company's products include cutters and chucks, end mills in square, ball, taper, and radius types, cutter series for a copper electrode, aluminum, and plastic among others.
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