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Equus Total ReturnEQS -0.96%28 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -74.93% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates EQS with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,632 Asset Management companies, Equus Total Return ranks worse than 96.88% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Equus Total Return's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-18.21 Mil. Equus Total Return's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $24.31 Mil. Therefore, Equus Total Return's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -74.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Equus Total Return's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
EQS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.69 Med: -0.58 Max: 19.15
Current: -66.69
During the past 13 years, Equus Total Return's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 19.15%. The lowest was -66.69%. And the median was -0.58%.
EQS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 96.88% of 1632
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.71
vs EQS: -66.69
Equus Total Return (NYSE:EQS) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Equus Total Return Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Equus Total Return Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Equus Total Return's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
EQS vs AVAT, FXBY, ICMB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Equus Total Return's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Equus Total Return Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Equus Total Return's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Equus Total Return's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -74.93% mean?
Equus Total Return (EQS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -74.93% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Equus Total Return and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Equus Total Return ranks #1581 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is Equus Total Return's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Equus Total Return's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -74.93%. Based on the distribution chart, Equus Total Return ranks #1581 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Equus Total Return has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equus Total Return's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AVAT and FXBY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Equus Total Return ranks #1581 out of 1632 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Equus Total Return in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.71. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Asset Management companies is 4.71, based on 1,632 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Equus Total Return and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equus Total Return's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -74.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equus Total Return stock overvalued right now?
Equus Total Return (EQS) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -74.93%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -74.93%. Equus Total Return's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equus Total Return (EQS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -74.93% as of Jun. 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.
Equus Total Return Inc is a United States-based closed-end management investment company. The company invests mainly in companies pursuing growth either through acquisition or organically, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, and recapitalizations of existing businesses or special situations, and achieves capital appreciation by making investments in equity and equity-oriented securities issued by privately-owned companies or smaller public companies in transactions.
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