CRI Middleware CoTSE:3698 +1.01%88 ROE % is 10.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 9.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:3698 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,145.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 533 Interactive Media companies, CRI Middleware Co ranks better than 65.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CRI Middleware Co's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3698'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.11 Med: 9.35 Max: 13.33
Current: 9.19
During the past 13 years, CRI Middleware Co's highest ROE % was 13.33%. The lowest was -9.11%. And the median was 9.35%.
TSE:3698's ROE % is ranked better than 65.85% of 533
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs TSE:3698: 9.19
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) 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:
Note:
The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 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.
CRI Middleware Co ROE % Related Terms
CRI Middleware Co ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CRI Middleware 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.
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, CRI Middleware 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.
CRI Middleware Co ROE % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CRI Middleware Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CRI Middleware Co's ROE % 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 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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) has a ROE % of 10.82% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 9.35. According to the industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #182 out of 533 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is CRI Middleware Co's ROE % too high?
CRI Middleware Co's current ROE % of 10.82% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 9.35. The Interactive Media industry median ROE % is 2.32. CRI Middleware Co's value of 10.82% is 366.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #182 out of 533 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CRI Middleware Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRI Middleware Co's ROE % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #182 out of 533 companies for ROE %. This puts CRI Middleware Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 2.32. CRI Middleware Co's value of 10.82% is 366.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.35 vs. the industry median of 2.32, CRI Middleware 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median ROE % among Interactive Media companies is 2.32, based on 533 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. CRI Middleware Co's current ROE % of 10.82% is 366.4% 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 CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median ROE % is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRI Middleware Co's current ROE % is 10.82%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 9.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRI Middleware Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,145.47, compared to a current price of 円1,202.00 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 10.82%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 9.35 and 366.4% above the Interactive Media industry median of 2.32. CRI Middleware Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698), the current ROE % is 10.82% 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,202.00 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,145.47.
GuruFocus considers CRI Middleware Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3698:
ROE %: 10.82% (16% above median its 10-year median of 9.35)
GF Value™: 円1,145.47 vs. price of 円1,202.00 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 366.4% above the Interactive Media median (#182 of 533)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CRI Middleware Co Ltd is a provider of audio and video solutions for the gaming industry. It is engaged in the research and development of voice, video and file systems. Further, it also provides sales and support of middleware products. Geographically, the activities are carried out through the region of Japan.
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