Union Tool Co (TSE:6278) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 4.03% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:6278 Union Tool Co TSE:6278
79 GF Score
Price 円17,730.00
GF Value 円7,760.89
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Union Tool Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Union Tool Co TSE:6278 +2.78% 79 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.03% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:6278 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円7,760.89 (Significantly Overvalued).

Union Tool Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.49%. Union Tool Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.86. Union Tool Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.03%.


Union Tool Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Union Tool Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Union Tool Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Union Tool Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Union Tool Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Union Tool Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:6278 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Union Tool Co'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.


Union Tool Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Union Tool Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Union Tool Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


TSE:6278
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Union Tool Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Union Tool Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=7.99% / 1.86
=4.30%

Union Tool Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=7.49% / 1.86
=4.03%

* 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 4.03% mean?
Union Tool Co (TSE:6278) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 4.03% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Union Tool Co and its competitors.
Is Union Tool Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Union Tool Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.03%. Overall, Union Tool Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Tool Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to SNA and RBC?
Union Tool Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 4.03% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Industrial Products 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 Union Tool Co and its competitors. Union Tool Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Tool Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Tool Co (TSE:6278) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円7,760.89, compared to a current price of 円17,730.00 — trading 128.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.03%. Union Tool Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100. 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 Union Tool Co (TSE:6278), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.03% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Union Tool Co (TSE:6278) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Tool Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円17,730.00 is trading 128.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円7,760.89. GuruFocus considers Union Tool Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6278:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 4.03%
  • GF Value™: 円7,760.89 vs. price of 円17,730.00 (128.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Union Tool Co Business Description

Address Minamioi 6-17-1, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-0013
Union Tool Co is a designer and manufacturer of industrial cutting tools to a broad sector of the global industry. The company's key product includes carbide drill used in the manufacture of Printed Circuit Boards, found in all modern electronics. It also manufactures precision machinery including linear motion guides, diesinking end-mills, and digital measuring equipment for industrial use. The company has operations in Japan, Asia, North America and Europe.
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円17,730.00
Price
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