Minkabu The Infonoid CoTSE:4436 +1.53%68 ROE % is 96.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 781% above its 10-year median of 10.99. GuruFocus rates TSE:4436 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円739.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 533 Interactive Media companies, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks better than 97.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Minkabu The Infonoid Co's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4436'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -170.58 Med: 10.99 Max: 84.74
Current: 84.56
During the past 10 years, Minkabu The Infonoid Co's highest ROE % was 84.74%. The lowest was -170.58%. And the median was 10.99%.
TSE:4436's ROE % is ranked better than 97.37% of 533
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 2.24
vs TSE:4436: 84.56
Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) 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.
* 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 Internet Content & Information subindustry, Minkabu The Infonoid 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.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co ROE % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Minkabu The Infonoid Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minkabu The Infonoid 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.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) has a ROE % of 96.86% 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co and its competitors. This is 781% above median its historical median of 10.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks #14 out of 533 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Minkabu The Infonoid Co's ROE % too high?
Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current ROE % of 96.86% is 781% above median its 10-year median of 10.99. The Interactive Media industry median ROE % is 2.24. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's value of 96.86% is 4224.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks #14 out of 533 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Minkabu The Infonoid Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minkabu The Infonoid Co's ROE % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks #14 out of 533 companies for ROE %. This places Minkabu The Infonoid Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 2.24. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's value of 96.86% is 4224.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.99 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Minkabu The Infonoid 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 2.24, 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. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current ROE % of 96.86% is 4224.1% 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median ROE % is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current ROE % is 96.86%, which is 781% above median its own 10-year median of 10.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minkabu The Infonoid Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円739.55, compared to a current price of 円465.00 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 96.86%, which is 781% above median its 10-year median of 10.99 and 4224.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 2.24. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 11 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436), the current ROE % is 96.86% 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minkabu The Infonoid Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円465.00 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円739.55.
GuruFocus considers Minkabu The Infonoid Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4436:
ROE %: 96.86% (781% above median its 10-year median of 10.99)
GF Value™: 円739.55 vs. price of 円465.00 (37.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4224.1% above the Interactive Media median (#14 of 533)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co Ltd is engaged in the media and information solution services business. It operates through two primary segments: the Media Business and the Solutions Business. The Media Business centers on the Livedoor platform, offering both user- and professionally generated content through services such as Livedoor Blog, Livedoor News, MINKABU, and specialized media like Kstyle and MINKABU Choice. It earns revenue from advertising, paid services, and contracted production. The Solutions Business provides information solutions for financial institutions, including systems built with proprietary APIs and applications. It also manages Kabutan, a stock information service, generating income from setup fees, system development, and subscription-based services.
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