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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. Shobunsha Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,440 Mil. Shobunsha Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円13,399 Mil. Therefore, Shobunsha Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shobunsha Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9475'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.06 Med: -4.61 Max: 15.37
Current: 9.29
During the past 13 years, Shobunsha Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 15.37%. The lowest was -17.06%. And the median was -4.61%.
TSE:9475's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 61.07% of 863
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.46
vs TSE:9475: 9.29
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.
Shobunsha Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Shobunsha Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shobunsha Holdings'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:9475 vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Shobunsha Holdings'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.
Shobunsha Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shobunsha Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shobunsha Holdings'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 33.14% mean?
Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 33.14% 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 Shobunsha Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shobunsha Holdings ranks #336 out of 863 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Shobunsha Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Shobunsha Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 33.14%. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.46. Shobunsha Holdings' value of 33.14% is 507% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shobunsha Holdings ranks #336 out of 863 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shobunsha Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shobunsha Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shobunsha Holdings ranks #336 out of 863 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Shobunsha Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.46. Shobunsha Holdings' value of 33.14% is 507% above this benchmark. 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 5.46, based on 863 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. Shobunsha Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 33.14% is 507% 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 Shobunsha Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shobunsha Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 33.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shobunsha Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円424.99, compared to a current price of 円496.00 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 33.14% and 507% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.46. Shobunsha Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 33.14% 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 Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shobunsha Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円496.00 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円424.99.
GuruFocus considers Shobunsha Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9475:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 33.14%
GF Value™: 円424.99 vs. price of 円496.00 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 507% above the Media - Diversified median (#336 of 863)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9475 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shobunsha Holdings Inc, formerly Shobunsha Publications Inc. engages in the planning, production, publishing, and sale of maps, magazines, guidebooks and digital databases. It operates through the following business divisions: Publishing and Electronics. The Publishing division produces and merchandises maps, guidebooks, manuals, and special order products. The Electronics division produces and offers online travel guides and online maps through websites; hotel booking services; applications for mobile phones; digital content; maps and geographical information systems and mapping, and car navigation software.
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