Hikari Tsushin (FRA:HIK) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 9.04% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:HIK Hikari Tsushin Inc FRA:HIK
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Price €199.00
GF Value €218.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hikari Tsushin ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Hikari Tsushin FRA:HIK +2.58% 80 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.04% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HIK with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €218.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Hikari Tsushin's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.20%. Hikari Tsushin's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.46. Hikari Tsushin's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.04%.


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Hikari Tsushin ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hikari Tsushin's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Hikari Tsushin ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Hikari Tsushin Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Hikari Tsushin Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:HIK vs HON, MMM: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hikari Tsushin's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.


Hikari Tsushin ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hikari Tsushin's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hikari Tsushin's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Hikari Tsushin ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Hikari Tsushin's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=13.56% / 1.46
=9.29%

Hikari Tsushin's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=13.20% / 1.46
=9.04%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 9.04% mean?
Hikari Tsushin (FRA:HIK) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 9.04% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Hikari Tsushin and its competitors.
Is Hikari Tsushin's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Hikari Tsushin's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.04%. Overall, Hikari Tsushin has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hikari Tsushin's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to HON and MMM?
Hikari Tsushin's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 9.04% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Conglomerates company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Hikari Tsushin and its competitors. Hikari Tsushin's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hikari Tsushin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikari Tsushin (FRA:HIK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €218.51, compared to a current price of €199.00 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.04%. Hikari Tsushin's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hikari Tsushin (FRA:HIK), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.04% 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 Hikari Tsushin (FRA:HIK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikari Tsushin stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €199.00 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €218.51. GuruFocus considers Hikari Tsushin to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HIK:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 9.04%
  • GF Value™: €218.51 vs. price of €199.00 (8.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Hikari Tsushin Business Description

Other Exchanges HKTGF:USA9435:Japan
Address 1-4-10 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Hikari West Gate Building, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0021
Hikari Tsushin Inc operates as a holding company engaged in diversified businesses through seven segments: Electricity and Gas, Telecommunications, Beverages, Insurance, Finance, Solutions, and Agency Sales. The group provides electricity and gas supply, communication services, natural mineral water, non-life insurance, and warranty services, as well as financial services such as microfinance, industry-specific solution platforms, and agency sales of various products from telecommunications carriers and manufacturers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Electricity and Gas segment.
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