The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) ROA %: -37.11% (As of Feb. 2026)


TSE:3823 The Why How Do Co Inc TSE:3823
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What is The Why How Do Co ROA %?

The Why How Do Co TSE:3823 42 ROA % is -37.11% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3823 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円59.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,881 Software companies, The Why How Do Co ranks worse than 80.67% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. The Why How Do Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-1,080 Mil. The Why How Do Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,909 Mil. Therefore, The Why How Do Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -37.11%.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Why How Do Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3823' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -82.85   Med: -32.29   Max: 0.46
Current: -19.22

During the past 13 years, The Why How Do Co's highest ROA % was 0.46%. The lowest was -82.85%. And the median was -32.29%.

TSE:3823's ROA % is ranked worse than
80.67% of 2881 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs TSE:3823: -19.22

The Why How Do Co  (TSE:3823) ROA % Explanation

ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A bank’s ROA % is typically well under 2%.

Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:

ROA %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-1079.728/2909.152
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-1079.728 / 3398.064)*(3398.064 / 2909.152)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-31.77 %*1.1681
=-37.11 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) revenue data.

* 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.


Be Aware

Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.

E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.


The Why How Do Co ROA % Related Terms


The Why How Do Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Why How Do Co's ROA % 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.

The Why How Do Co ROA % Chart

The Why How Do Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -38.36 -26.22 -22.98 -66.60 -3.45

The Why How Do Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -22.83 -96.46 -6.67 0.00 -37.11

TSE:3823 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: ROA % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, The Why How Do Co's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.


The Why How Do Co ROA % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Why How Do Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Why How Do Co's ROA % falls into.


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The Why How Do Co ROA % Calculation

The Why How Do Co's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Aug. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Aug. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=-69.043/( (1534.03+2473.149)/ 2 )
=-69.043/2003.5895
=-3.45 %

The Why How Do Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Aug. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1079.728/( (2473.149+3345.155)/ 2 )
=-1079.728/2909.152
=-37.11 %

* 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -37.11% mean?
The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) has a ROA % of -37.11% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on The Why How Do Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Why How Do Co ranks #2324 out of 2881 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is The Why How Do Co's ROA % too high?
The Why How Do Co's current ROA % is -37.11%. Based on the distribution chart, The Why How Do Co ranks #2324 out of 2881 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Why How Do Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Why How Do Co's ROA % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Why How Do Co ranks #2324 out of 2881 companies for ROA %. This places The Why How Do Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.65. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Software company?
The median ROA % among Software companies is 1.65, based on 2,881 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on The Why How Do Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Why How Do Co's current ROA % is -37.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Why How Do Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円59.35, compared to a current price of 円30.00 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -37.11%. The Why How Do Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823), the current ROA % is -37.11% 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 The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Why How Do Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円30.00 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円59.35. GuruFocus considers The Why How Do Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3823:

  • ROA %: -37.11%
  • GF Value™: 円59.35 vs. price of 円30.00 (49.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3823 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Why How Do Co Business Description

Address 22 Aizumi-cho, Daisan Yamada Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0005
The Why How Do Co Inc formerly Acrodea Inc is a software company. It is mainly engaged in the development of platform services for smartphones and IoT related solutions. In addition, the company provides social game and application related development and services.
42GF Score

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