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Suzuken CoTSE:9987 +1.69%79 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 6.42. GuruFocus rates TSE:9987 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,914.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 111 Medical Distribution companies, Suzuken Co ranks better than 54.05% 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. Suzuken Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円28,488 Mil. Suzuken Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円396,820 Mil. Therefore, Suzuken Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Suzuken Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9987'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.95 Med: 6.42 Max: 9.67
Current: 9.67
During the past 13 years, Suzuken Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 9.67%. The lowest was 1.95%. And the median was 6.42%.
TSE:9987's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 54.05% of 111
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 8.81
vs TSE:9987: 9.67
Suzuken Co (TSE:9987) 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.
Suzuken Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Suzuken Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Suzuken 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:9987 vs MCK, CAH, COR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Suzuken 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.
Suzuken Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Suzuken Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suzuken 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 (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 7.18% mean?
Suzuken Co (TSE:9987) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.18% 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 Suzuken Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 6.42. Over the past decade, Suzuken Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.95 to 9.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Suzuken Co ranks #51 out of 111 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Suzuken Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Suzuken Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.18% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 6.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 9.67. The Medical Distribution industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.81. Suzuken Co's value of 7.18% is 18.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suzuken Co ranks #51 out of 111 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Suzuken Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suzuken Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Suzuken Co ranks #51 out of 111 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Suzuken Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.81. Suzuken Co's value of 7.18% is 18.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Suzuken Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.95 to 9.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.42 vs. the industry median of 8.81, Suzuken 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Medical Distribution companies is 8.81, based on 111 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. Suzuken Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.18% is 18.5% 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 Suzuken Co and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suzuken Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.18%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 6.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suzuken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzuken Co (TSE:9987) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,914.75, compared to a current price of 円4,993.00 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.18%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 6.42 and 18.5% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 8.81. Suzuken Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Suzuken Co (TSE:9987), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.18% 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 Suzuken Co (TSE:9987) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzuken Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,993.00 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,914.75.
GuruFocus considers Suzuken Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9987:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 7.18% (12% above median its 10-year median of 6.42)
GF Value™: 円5,914.75 vs. price of 円4,993.00 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% below the Medical Distribution median (#51 of 111)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9987 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Suzuken Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and in providing insurance, pharmacy, and nursing care services. The company operates through segments, including Pharmaceutical Wholesale business, Healthcare product development business, Specialty Pharmaceuticals Distribution business, Regional medical nursing care support business, and Medical-related Services business. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Pharmaceutical Wholesale Business segment, which sells prescription pharmaceuticals, diagnostic reagents, medical equipment, and medical supplies.
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