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Sekichu CoTSE:9976 +1.04%69 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.03% as of Feb. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 4.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:9976 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,197.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,059 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sekichu Co ranks worse than 64.31% 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. Sekichu Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円119 Mil. Sekichu Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円11,559 Mil. Therefore, Sekichu Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sekichu Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9976'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.37 Med: 4.01 Max: 6.41
Current: 3.86
During the past 13 years, Sekichu Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 6.41%. The lowest was -16.37%. And the median was 4.01%.
TSE:9976's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 64.31% of 1059
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.45
vs TSE:9976: 3.86
Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) 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.
Sekichu Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Sekichu Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sekichu 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:9976 vs HD, LOW, FND: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Sekichu 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.
Sekichu Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sekichu Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sekichu 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 1.03% mean?
Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.03% 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 Sekichu Co and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 4.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #681 out of 1059 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Sekichu Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Sekichu Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.03% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 4.01. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45. Sekichu Co's value of 1.03% is 87.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #681 out of 1059 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sekichu Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekichu Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #681 out of 1059 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Sekichu Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45. Sekichu Co's value of 1.03% is 87.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.01 vs. the industry median of 8.45, Sekichu 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.45, based on 1,059 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. Sekichu Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.03% is 87.8% 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 Sekichu Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sekichu Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.03%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 4.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekichu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,197.54, compared to a current price of 円1,073.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.03%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 4.01 and 87.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.45. Sekichu Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Sekichu Co (TSE:9976), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.03% 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 Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekichu Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,073.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,197.54.
GuruFocus considers Sekichu Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9976:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 1.03% (74% below median its 10-year median of 4.01)
GF Value™: 円1,197.54 vs. price of 円1,073.00 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#681 of 1059)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9976 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sekichu Co Ltd operates do-it-yourself stores, which provide wood, household items, housing materials, paints, gardening, plants, exteriors, and pet supplies. It also provides utensils, car articles, bicycles, and sports and leisure-time articles. The company operates in two segments, which include the Home Center Business handles a wide range of lifestyle-related products, including DIY supplies, household goods, car accessories, bicycles, leisure goods, and more. The Real Estate Leasing Business involves leasing real estate owned and managed by the company, as well as planning, constructing, and managing commercial facilities.
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