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Shinsegae CoXKRX:004170 +2.58%71 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 7.03. GuruFocus rates XKRX:004170 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩196,744.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,065 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shinsegae Co ranks worse than 69.86% 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. Shinsegae Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩480,831 Mil. Shinsegae Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩3,936,040 Mil. Therefore, Shinsegae Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shinsegae Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:004170'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.12 Med: 7.03 Max: 15.91
Current: 2
During the past 13 years, Shinsegae Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 15.91%. The lowest was -3.12%. And the median was 7.03%.
XKRX:004170's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 69.86% of 1065
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.45
vs XKRX:004170: 2.00
Shinsegae Co (XKRX:004170) 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.
Shinsegae Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Shinsegae Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shinsegae 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.
XKRX:004170 vs DDS, M: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Shinsegae 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.
Shinsegae Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shinsegae Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shinsegae 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 12.22% mean?
Shinsegae Co (XKRX:004170) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.22% 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 Shinsegae Co and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 7.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Shinsegae Co ranks #744 out of 1065 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is Shinsegae Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Shinsegae Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.22% is 74% above median its 10-year median of 7.03. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45. Shinsegae Co's value of 12.22% is 44.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shinsegae Co ranks #744 out of 1065 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shinsegae Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinsegae Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shinsegae Co ranks #744 out of 1065 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Shinsegae Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45. Shinsegae Co's value of 12.22% is 44.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.03 vs. the industry median of 8.45, Shinsegae 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.45, based on 1,065 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. Shinsegae Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.22% is 44.6% 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 Shinsegae 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. Shinsegae Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.22%, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 7.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shinsegae Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinsegae Co (XKRX:004170) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩196,744.80, compared to a current price of ₩517,000.00 — trading 162.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.22%, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 7.03 and 44.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.45. Shinsegae Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Shinsegae Co (XKRX:004170), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.22% 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 Shinsegae Co (XKRX:004170) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinsegae Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩517,000.00 is trading 162.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩196,744.80.
GuruFocus considers Shinsegae Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:004170:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 12.22% (74% above median its 10-year median of 7.03)
GF Value™: ₩196,744.80 vs. price of ₩517,000.00 (162.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#744 of 1065)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:004170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shinsegae Co Ltd is a Korea-based company engaged in the department store business. Through its department stores, the company provides various branded products, including HERMS, LOUIS VUITTON, TIFFANY & CO., BURBERRY, and Carlier. The company operates its department stores in various cities, including Centum City, Gangnam, Incheon, Gyeonggi, Masan,and others.
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