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Shochiku CoTSE:9601 -0.53%75 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.04% as of Feb. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 3.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:9601 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円12,681.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 864 Media - Diversified companies, Shochiku Co ranks worse than 55.67% 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. Shochiku Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,088 Mil. Shochiku Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円104,846 Mil. Therefore, Shochiku Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shochiku Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9601'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.74 Med: 3.15 Max: 6.75
Current: 3.39
During the past 13 years, Shochiku Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 6.75%. The lowest was -13.74%. And the median was 3.15%.
TSE:9601's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 55.67% of 864
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.44
vs TSE:9601: 3.39
Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) 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.
Shochiku Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Shochiku Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shochiku 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:9601 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Shochiku 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.
Shochiku Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shochiku Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shochiku 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 four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.04% mean?
Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.04% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Shochiku Co and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 3.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #481 out of 864 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Shochiku Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Shochiku Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.04% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.15. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44. Shochiku Co's value of 1.04% is 80.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #481 out of 864 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shochiku Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shochiku Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #481 out of 864 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Shochiku Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44. Shochiku Co's value of 1.04% is 80.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.15 vs. the industry median of 5.44, Shochiku Co has consistently been below 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 5.44, based on 864 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. Shochiku Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.04% is 80.9% below 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 Shochiku Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shochiku Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.04%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 3.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shochiku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円12,681.33, compared to a current price of 円11,310.00 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.04%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.15 and 80.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.44. Shochiku Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.04% as of Feb. 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円11,310.00 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円12,681.33.
GuruFocus considers Shochiku Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9601:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 1.04% (67% below median its 10-year median of 3.15)
GF Value™: 円12,681.33 vs. price of 円11,310.00 (10.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#481 of 864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shochiku Co Ltd is a diversified media company that mainly operates in the film and production industry. The company has three business segments, which include Video-related business, theater business, and real estate business. The Video-related business includes the production, sale, distribution, and exhibition of theatrical films, the production and sale of television films, and BS/CS broadcasting. The theatre segment includes planning, production, and staging of theatrical performances, as well as the placement of actors and talents, and dance. The real estate business segment owns and leases development properties. The other business largely focuses on merchandise sales. The company earns the vast majority of its revenue in Japan.
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