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Central Automotive ProductsTSE:8117 -0.33%98 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 15.85. GuruFocus rates TSE:8117 with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,987.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,283 Vehicles & Parts companies, Central Automotive Products ranks better than 80.2% 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. Central Automotive Products's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,728 Mil. Central Automotive Products's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円58,521 Mil. Therefore, Central Automotive Products's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Automotive Products's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8117'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.65 Med: 15.85 Max: 18.81
Current: 17.38
During the past 13 years, Central Automotive Products's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 18.81%. The lowest was 12.65%. And the median was 15.85%.
TSE:8117's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 80.2% of 1283
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 7.58
vs TSE:8117: 17.38
Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) 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.
Central Automotive Products Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Central Automotive Products Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Central Automotive Products Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
TSE:8117 vs ORLY, AZO: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Central Automotive Products'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.
Central Automotive Products Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Central Automotive Products's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Automotive Products'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 (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 16.62% mean?
Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 16.62% 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 Central Automotive Products and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.85. Over the past decade, Central Automotive Products' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 12.65 to 18.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Automotive Products ranks #254 out of 1283 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Central Automotive Products' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Central Automotive Products' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 16.62% is near median its 10-year median of 15.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.65 to a high of 18.81. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.58. Central Automotive Products' value of 16.62% is 119.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Automotive Products ranks #254 out of 1283 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Automotive Products has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Automotive Products' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Central Automotive Products ranks #254 out of 1283 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Central Automotive Products in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.58. Central Automotive Products' value of 16.62% is 119.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Automotive Products' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 12.65 to 18.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.85 vs. the industry median of 7.58, Central Automotive Products 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.58, based on 1,283 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. Central Automotive Products's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 16.62% is 119.3% 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 Central Automotive Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Automotive Products's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.62%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Automotive Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,987.83, compared to a current price of 円2,110.00 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.62%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.85 and 119.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.58. Central Automotive Products' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 3 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 Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.62% 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 Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Automotive Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,110.00 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,987.83.
GuruFocus considers Central Automotive Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8117:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 16.62% (near median its 10-year median of 15.85)
GF Value™: 円1,987.83 vs. price of 円2,110.00 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 119.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#254 of 1283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8117 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Automotive Products Ltd is engaged in the business of developing automobile parts. The product line includes - Timing parts, piston rings, cylinder liners, engine bearing, transmission parts, suspension parts, steering parts, shock absorber, brake parts, clutch, cooling parts, air conditioning parts, filter, cable, and engine oil.
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