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Starzen CoTSE:8043 -0.47%72 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 11.03. GuruFocus rates TSE:8043 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,061.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,883 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Starzen Co ranks better than 56.03% 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. Starzen Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円11,094 Mil. Starzen Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円86,636 Mil. Therefore, Starzen Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starzen Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8043'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.4 Med: 11.03 Max: 15.33
Current: 9.7
During the past 13 years, Starzen Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 15.33%. The lowest was 3.40%. And the median was 11.03%.
TSE:8043's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 56.03% of 1883
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.77
vs TSE:8043: 9.70
Starzen Co (TSE:8043) 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.
Starzen Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Starzen Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starzen 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:8043 vs KHC, GIS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Starzen 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.
Starzen Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Starzen Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starzen 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 12.81% mean?
Starzen Co (TSE:8043) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.81% 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 Starzen Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 11.03. Over the past decade, Starzen Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.40 to 15.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Starzen Co ranks #828 out of 1883 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Starzen Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Starzen Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.81% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 11.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.40 to a high of 15.33. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.77. Starzen Co's value of 12.81% is 64.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starzen Co ranks #828 out of 1883 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starzen Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starzen Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Starzen Co ranks #828 out of 1883 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Starzen Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.77. Starzen Co's value of 12.81% is 64.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Starzen Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.40 to 15.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.03 vs. the industry median of 7.77, Starzen 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.77, based on 1,883 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. Starzen Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.81% is 64.9% 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 Starzen Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starzen Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.81%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 11.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starzen Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starzen Co (TSE:8043) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,061.21, compared to a current price of 円1,282.00 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.81%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 11.03 and 64.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.77. Starzen Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Starzen Co (TSE:8043), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.81% 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 Starzen Co (TSE:8043) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starzen Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,282.00 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,061.21.
GuruFocus considers Starzen Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8043:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 12.81% (16% above median its 10-year median of 11.03)
GF Value™: 円1,061.21 vs. price of 円1,282.00 (20.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#828 of 1883)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8043 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starzen Co Ltd is a food processing company based in Japan that offers meat and meat products. It is also involved in pig and cattle farming and fattening. The company offers ham bacon, sausages, and processed meat which are sold to supermarkets, meat specialty stores, department stores, family restaurants, fast food chains, convenience stores, co-ops, food processing companies, meat wholesale traders, and others.
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