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W TokyoTSE:9159 -1.20%57 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 39.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:9159 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,694.59 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 860 Media - Diversified companies, W Tokyo ranks better than 80.58% 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. W Tokyo's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円186 Mil. W Tokyo's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,328 Mil. Therefore, W Tokyo's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for W Tokyo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9159'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.98 Med: 39.39 Max: 415.14
Current: 27.58
During the past 5 years, W Tokyo's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 415.14%. The lowest was 14.98%. And the median was 39.39%.
TSE:9159's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 80.58% of 860
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.275
vs TSE:9159: 27.58
W Tokyo (TSE:9159) 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.
W Tokyo Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
W Tokyo Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for W Tokyo'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:9159 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, W Tokyo'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.
W Tokyo Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, W Tokyo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where W Tokyo'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 14.00% mean?
W Tokyo (TSE:9159) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.00% 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 W Tokyo and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 39.39. Over the past decade, W Tokyo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 14.98 to 415.14. According to the industry distribution chart, W Tokyo ranks #167 out of 860 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is W Tokyo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
W Tokyo's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.00% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 39.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.98 to a high of 415.14. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.28. W Tokyo's value of 14.00% is 165.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W Tokyo ranks #167 out of 860 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, W Tokyo has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W Tokyo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, W Tokyo ranks #167 out of 860 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places W Tokyo in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.28. W Tokyo's value of 14.00% is 165.4% above this benchmark. Historically, W Tokyo's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 14.98 to 415.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.39 vs. the industry median of 5.28, W Tokyo 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 5.28, based on 860 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. W Tokyo's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.00% is 165.4% 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 W Tokyo and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W Tokyo's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.00%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 39.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is W Tokyo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W Tokyo (TSE:9159) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,694.59, compared to a current price of 円1,897.00 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.00%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 39.39 and 165.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.28. W Tokyo's overall GF Score™ is 57/100. 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 W Tokyo (TSE:9159), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.00% 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 W Tokyo (TSE:9159) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W Tokyo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,897.00 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,694.59.
GuruFocus considers W Tokyo to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9159:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 14.00% (64% below median its 10-year median of 39.39)
GF Value™: 円2,694.59 vs. price of 円1,897.00 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 165.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#167 of 860)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
W Tokyo Inc is a branding and content production company that continues to create added value by making use of its production know-how, which has grown the Tokyo Girls Collection into Japan's greatest platform. The company's services include the TGC production area, the Content production and branding area, and the Digital advertising area. The company's brands include TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION, Girls Walker, VIRTUAL TGC, TGC AUDITION, TGC SCHOOL, TGC Teen, TGC CAMPUS, and others.
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