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RayTSE:4317 +1.65%79 ROE % is 20.45% as of Feb. 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 11.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:4317 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円565.59 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 950 Media - Diversified companies, Ray ranks better than 86.74% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Ray's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,512 Mil. Ray's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円7,392 Mil. Therefore, Ray's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 20.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ray's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4317'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.88 Med: 11.8 Max: 18.13
Current: 18.13
During the past 13 years, Ray's highest ROE % was 18.13%. The lowest was -6.88%. And the median was 11.80%.
TSE:4317's ROE % is ranked better than 86.74% of 950
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.535
vs TSE:4317: 18.13
Ray (TSE:4317) 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
Ray ROE % Related Terms
Ray ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ray'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 Entertainment subindustry, Ray'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.
Ray ROE % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Ray's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ray'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Ray (TSE:4317) has a ROE % of 20.45% 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 Ray and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 11.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Ray ranks #126 out of 950 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Ray's ROE % too high?
Ray's current ROE % of 20.45% is 73% above median its 10-year median of 11.80. The Media - Diversified industry median ROE % is 2.54. Ray's value of 20.45% is 706.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ray ranks #126 out of 950 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ray has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ray's ROE % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Ray ranks #126 out of 950 companies for ROE %. This places Ray in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 2.54. Ray's value of 20.45% is 706.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.80 vs. the industry median of 2.54, Ray 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 2.54, based on 950 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. Ray's current ROE % of 20.45% is 706.7% 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 Ray and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROE % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ray's current ROE % is 20.45%, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 11.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ray stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ray (TSE:4317) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円565.59, compared to a current price of 円493.00 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 20.45%, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 11.80 and 706.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.54. Ray'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 % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ray (TSE:4317), the current ROE % is 20.45% 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 Ray (TSE:4317) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ray stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円493.00 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円565.59.
GuruFocus considers Ray to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4317:
ROE %: 20.45% (73% above median its 10-year median of 11.80)
GF Value™: 円565.59 vs. price of 円493.00 (12.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 706.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#126 of 950)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4317 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ray Corp is a Japan-based advertising company that operates in two business segments. The Advertising Solution segment has two divisions: the SP and event division, which handles planning and production of sales promotions, campaigns, expos, and showrooms; and the TVCM division, which creates TV commercials and promotional videos. The Technical Solution segment includes a video equipment rental division for events and business presentations, and a post-production division offering video editing, DVD/Blu-ray, and CG production services.
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