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Kohoku Kogyo CoTSE:6524 -7.63%82 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 22.70% as of Dec. 2025, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 15.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:6524 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,862.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,383 Hardware companies, Kohoku Kogyo Co ranks better than 82.63% 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. Kohoku Kogyo Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円4,952 Mil. Kohoku Kogyo Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円21,817 Mil. Therefore, Kohoku Kogyo Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kohoku Kogyo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6524'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.05 Med: 15.39 Max: 31.72
Current: 17.4
During the past 7 years, Kohoku Kogyo Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 31.72%. The lowest was 10.05%. And the median was 15.39%.
TSE:6524's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 82.63% of 2383
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.34
vs TSE:6524: 17.40
Kohoku Kogyo Co (TSE:6524) 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.
Kohoku Kogyo Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Kohoku Kogyo Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kohoku Kogyo 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:6524 vs APH, GLW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Kohoku Kogyo 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.
Kohoku Kogyo Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kohoku Kogyo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kohoku Kogyo 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 four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 22.70% mean?
Kohoku Kogyo Co (TSE:6524) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 22.70% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Kohoku Kogyo Co and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 15.39. Over the past decade, Kohoku Kogyo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.05 to 31.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohoku Kogyo Co ranks #414 out of 2383 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Kohoku Kogyo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Kohoku Kogyo Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 22.70% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 15.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.05 to a high of 31.72. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.34. Kohoku Kogyo Co's value of 22.70% is 325.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohoku Kogyo Co ranks #414 out of 2383 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kohoku Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohoku Kogyo Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kohoku Kogyo Co ranks #414 out of 2383 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Kohoku Kogyo Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.34. Kohoku Kogyo Co's value of 22.70% is 325.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kohoku Kogyo Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.05 to 31.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.39 vs. the industry median of 5.34, Kohoku Kogyo 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 a Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Hardware companies is 5.34, based on 2,383 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. Kohoku Kogyo Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 22.70% is 325.1% 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 Kohoku Kogyo Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kohoku Kogyo Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 22.70%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 15.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kohoku Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohoku Kogyo Co (TSE:6524) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,862.03, compared to a current price of 円4,235.00 — trading 48% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 22.70%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 15.39 and 325.1% above the Hardware industry median of 5.34. Kohoku Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Kohoku Kogyo Co (TSE:6524), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 22.70% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kohoku Kogyo Co (TSE:6524) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohoku Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,235.00 is trading 48% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,862.03.
GuruFocus considers Kohoku Kogyo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6524:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 22.70% (47% above median its 10-year median of 15.39)
GF Value™: 円2,862.03 vs. price of 円4,235.00 (48% above fair value)
Industry Position: 325.1% above the Hardware median (#414 of 2383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6524 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kohoku Kogyo Co Ltd is engaged in the Manufacture and sale of lead terminals for aluminum electrolytic capacitors, optical communication parts, and precision parts made from quartz glass.
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