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MicroAdTSE:9553 +5.85%79 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 55.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 322% above its 10-year median of 13.07. GuruFocus rates TSE:9553 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円643.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,486 Software companies, MicroAd ranks better than 80.65% 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. MicroAd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,149 Mil. MicroAd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,083 Mil. Therefore, MicroAd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MicroAd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9553'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.45 Med: 13.07 Max: 41.42
Current: 41.42
During the past 6 years, MicroAd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 41.42%. The lowest was -6.45%. And the median was 13.07%.
TSE:9553's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 80.65% of 2486
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 9
vs TSE:9553: 41.42
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.
MicroAd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
MicroAd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MicroAd'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:9553 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, MicroAd'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.
MicroAd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, MicroAd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MicroAd'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 55.12% mean?
MicroAd (TSE:9553) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 55.12% 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 MicroAd and its competitors. This is 322% above median its historical median of 13.07. According to the industry distribution chart, MicroAd ranks #481 out of 2486 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is MicroAd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
MicroAd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 55.12% is 322% above median its 10-year median of 13.07. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00. MicroAd's value of 55.12% is 512.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MicroAd ranks #481 out of 2486 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MicroAd has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MicroAd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, MicroAd ranks #481 out of 2486 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places MicroAd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00. MicroAd's value of 55.12% is 512.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.07 vs. the industry median of 9.00, MicroAd 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Software companies is 9.00, based on 2,486 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. MicroAd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 55.12% is 512.4% 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 MicroAd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MicroAd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 55.12%, which is 322% above median its own 10-year median of 13.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MicroAd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MicroAd (TSE:9553) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円643.07, compared to a current price of 円615.00 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 55.12%, which is 322% above median its 10-year median of 13.07 and 512.4% above the Software industry median of 9.00. MicroAd's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 MicroAd (TSE:9553), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 55.12% 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 MicroAd (TSE:9553) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MicroAd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円615.00 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円643.07.
GuruFocus considers MicroAd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9553:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 55.12% (322% above median its 10-year median of 13.07)
GF Value™: 円643.07 vs. price of 円615.00 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 512.4% above the Software median (#481 of 2486)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9553 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MicroAd Inc is centered on the data platform "UNIVERSE" that aggregates a huge amount of online and offline consumer behavior data of consumers. It is developing various marketing products specialized in the industry. In addition, the company is engaged in the digital signage business, which networks outdoor vision and digital signage in various facilities, and an overseas marketing consulting business, mainly in Asia.
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