Media Do Co (TSE:3678) ROE %: 3.94% (As of Feb. 2026) — 61% Below Median


TSE:3678 Media Do Co Ltd TSE:3678
68 GF Score
Price 円1,277.00
GF Value 円1,707.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Media Do Co ROE %?

Media Do Co TSE:3678 -0.70% 68 ROE % is 3.94% as of Feb. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 10.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:3678 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,707.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 951 Media - Diversified companies, Media Do Co ranks better than 75.39% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Media Do Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円744 Mil. Media Do Co's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円18,901 Mil. Therefore, Media Do Co's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.94%.

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

TSE:3678' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.79   Med: 10.11   Max: 17.2
Current: 9.93

During the past 13 years, Media Do Co's highest ROE % was 17.20%. The lowest was -28.79%. And the median was 10.11%.

TSE:3678's ROE % is ranked better than
75.39% of 951 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.47 vs TSE:3678: 9.93

Media Do Co  (TSE:3678) ROE % Explanation

ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=744/18901
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(744 / 112116)*(112116 / 56215.5)*(56215.5 / 18901)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=0.66 %*1.9944*2.9742
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=1.32 %*2.9742
=3.94 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=744/18901
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (744 / 72) * (72 / 2184) * (2184 / 112116) * (112116 / 56215.5) * (56215.5 / 18901)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 10.3333 * 0.033 * 1.95 % * 1.9944 * 2.9742
=3.94 %

Note: The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.

* 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

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.


Media Do Co ROE % Related Terms


Media Do Co ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Do Co's ROE % 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.

Media Do Co ROE % Chart

Media Do Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
ROE %
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Media Do Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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TSE:3678 vs NYT, WLY: ROE % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Media Do Co's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.


Media Do Co ROE % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Media Do Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Media Do Co's ROE % falls into.


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Media Do Co ROE % Calculation

Media Do Co's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Feb. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Feb. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=1818/( (17599+19055)/ 2 )
=1818/18327
=9.92 %

Media Do Co's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Nov. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=744/( (18747+19055)/ 2 )
=744/18901
=3.94 %

* 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of 3.94% mean?
Media Do Co (TSE:3678) has a ROE % of 3.94% as of Feb. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Media Do Co and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 10.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Do Co ranks #234 out of 951 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Media Do Co's ROE % too high?
Media Do Co's current ROE % of 3.94% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 10.11. The Media - Diversified industry median ROE % is 2.47. Media Do Co's value of 3.94% is 59.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Do Co ranks #234 out of 951 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Media Do Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Do Co's ROE % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Media Do Co ranks #234 out of 951 companies for ROE %. This places Media Do Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 2.47. Media Do Co's value of 3.94% is 59.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.11 vs. the industry median of 2.47, Media Do 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 ROE % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROE % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.47, based on 951 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Media Do Co's current ROE % of 3.94% is 59.5% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Media Do Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROE % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Do Co's current ROE % is 3.94%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 10.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Do Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Do Co (TSE:3678) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,707.56, compared to a current price of 円1,277.00 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 3.94%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 10.11 and 59.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.47. Media Do Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Media Do Co (TSE:3678), the current ROE % is 3.94% 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 Media Do Co (TSE:3678) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Do Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,277.00 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,707.56. GuruFocus considers Media Do Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3678:

  • ROE %: 3.94% (61% below median its 10-year median of 10.11)
  • GF Value™: 円1,707.56 vs. price of 円1,277.00 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#234 of 951)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3678 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Media Do Co Business Description

Address 1-1-1 Hitotsubashi Chiyoda-ku, 5th & 8th Floor, Palaceside Building, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0003
Media Do Co Ltd is engaged in the business of distributing eBooks. The company provides all kinds of trade eBooks, from comics, fiction, and nonfiction books to photo-books and magazines. The group operates two segments: E-book Distribution Business and Strategic Investment Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the E-book Distribution Business, which mainly involves acting as an intermediary for domestic e-bookstores, and the intermediary business. Strategic Investment Projects is a group of businesses that aims to create a second revenue stream by utilizing the various networks cultivated within the company.
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