IPS (TSE:4390) ROE %: 30.33% (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median


TSE:4390 IPS Inc TSE:4390
93 GF Score
Price 円3,405.00
GF Value 円3,118.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is IPS ROE %?

IPS TSE:4390 +1.04% 93 ROE % is 30.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 26.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:4390 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,118.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Telecommunication Services companies, IPS ranks better than 86.13% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. IPS's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,178 Mil. IPS's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円17,070 Mil. Therefore, IPS's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.33%.

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

TSE:4390' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.38   Med: 26.82   Max: 47.74
Current: 25.34

During the past 11 years, IPS's highest ROE % was 47.74%. The lowest was 18.38%. And the median was 26.82%.

TSE:4390's ROE % is ranked better than
86.13% of 346 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.38 vs TSE:4390: 25.34

IPS  (TSE:4390) 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: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=5178/17070
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(5178 / 18290)*(18290 / 46510.5)*(46510.5 / 17070)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=28.31 %*0.3932*2.7247
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=11.13 %*2.7247
=30.33 %

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: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=5178/17070
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (5178 / 6960) * (6960 / 6038) * (6038 / 18290) * (18290 / 46510.5) * (46510.5 / 17070)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 0.744 * 1.1527 * 33.01 % * 0.3932 * 2.7247
=30.33 %

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.


IPS ROE % Related Terms


IPS ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IPS'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.

IPS ROE % Chart

IPS Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 29.01 26.78 26.77 18.78 24.22

IPS Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 33.72 14.55 20.84 21.04 30.33

TSE:4390 vs TMUS, VZ, T: ROE % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, IPS'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.


IPS ROE % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, IPS's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IPS's ROE % falls into.


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IPS ROE % Calculation

IPS's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=4196/( (15530+19122)/ 2 )
=4196/17326
=24.22 %

IPS's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=5178/( (15018+19122)/ 2 )
=5178/17070
=30.33 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of 30.33% mean?
IPS (TSE:4390) has a ROE % of 30.33% 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 IPS and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 26.82. Over the past decade, IPS's ROE % has ranged from 18.38 to 47.74. According to the industry distribution chart, IPS ranks #48 out of 346 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is IPS's ROE % too high?
IPS's current ROE % of 30.33% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 26.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.38 to a high of 47.74. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROE % is 7.38. IPS's value of 30.33% is 311% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IPS ranks #48 out of 346 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IPS has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPS's ROE % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, IPS ranks #48 out of 346 companies for ROE %. This places IPS in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 7.38. IPS's value of 30.33% is 311% above this benchmark. Historically, IPS's own ROE % has ranged from 18.38 to 47.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.82 vs. the industry median of 7.38, IPS 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.38, based on 346 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. IPS's current ROE % of 30.33% is 311% 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 IPS and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROE % is 7.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IPS's current ROE % is 30.33%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 26.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPS (TSE:4390) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,118.77, compared to a current price of 円3,405.00 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 30.33%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 26.82 and 311% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.38. IPS's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 IPS (TSE:4390), the current ROE % is 30.33% 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 IPS (TSE:4390) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,405.00 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,118.77. GuruFocus considers IPS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4390:

  • ROE %: 30.33% (13% above median its 10-year median of 26.82)
  • GF Value™: 円3,118.77 vs. price of 円3,405.00 (9.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 311% above the Telecommunication Services median (#48 of 346)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4390 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IPS Business Description

Address 4-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, 8th Floor, Togeki Building, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0045
IPS Inc is engaged in the wholesale of international telecommunication services for cable television operators, Internet connection services for corporations, telecommunication services for various call centers, and job placement and advertising services for recruiters.
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