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Cox CoTSE:9876 +1.33%64 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.00% as of Feb. 2026, which is 190% above its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates TSE:9876 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円204.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,014 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Cox Co ranks better than 72.98% 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. Cox Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円615 Mil. Cox Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円10,248 Mil. Therefore, Cox Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cox Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9876'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.88 Med: 2.07 Max: 16.74
Current: 10.93
During the past 13 years, Cox Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 16.74%. The lowest was -20.88%. And the median was 2.07%.
TSE:9876's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 72.98% of 1014
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.43
vs TSE:9876: 10.93
Cox Co (TSE:9876) 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.
Cox Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Cox Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cox 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:9876 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Cox 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.
Cox Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cox Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cox 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 two times the semi-annual (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 6.00% mean?
Cox Co (TSE:9876) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.00% 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 Cox Co and its competitors. This is 190% above median its historical median of 2.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Cox Co ranks #274 out of 1014 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Cox Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Cox Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.00% is 190% above median its 10-year median of 2.07. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.43. Cox Co's value of 6.00% is 35.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cox Co ranks #274 out of 1014 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cox Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cox Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Cox Co ranks #274 out of 1014 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Cox Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.43. Cox Co's value of 6.00% is 35.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 4.43, Cox Co 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.43, based on 1,014 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. Cox Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.00% is 35.4% 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 Cox Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cox Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.00%, which is 190% above median its own 10-year median of 2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cox Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cox Co (TSE:9876) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円204.01, compared to a current price of 円228.00 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.00%, which is 190% above median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 35.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.43. Cox Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 Cox Co (TSE:9876), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.00% 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 Cox Co (TSE:9876) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cox Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円228.00 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円204.01.
GuruFocus considers Cox Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9876:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 6.00% (190% above median its 10-year median of 2.07)
GF Value™: 円204.01 vs. price of 円228.00 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#274 of 1014)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9876 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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