Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 10.34% (As of Mar. 2026) — 623% Above Median

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WAR:PCO Pepco Group NV WAR:PCO
68 GF Score
Price zł41.75
GF Value zł22.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pepco Group NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Pepco Group NV WAR:PCO +0.82% 68 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 623% above its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates WAR:PCO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of zł22.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Pepco Group NV ranks better than 65.5% 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. Pepco Group NV's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł1,484 Mil. Pepco Group NV's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł14,360 Mil. Therefore, Pepco Group NV's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.34%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pepco Group NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

WAR:PCO' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.03   Med: 1.43   Max: 17.04
Current: 5.7

During the past 8 years, Pepco Group NV's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 17.04%. The lowest was -20.03%. And the median was 1.43%.

WAR:PCO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
65.5% of 313 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.72 vs WAR:PCO: 5.70

Pepco Group NV  (WAR:PCO) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


Pepco Group NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Pepco Group NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pepco Group NV'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.

Pepco Group NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Pepco Group NV Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 5.27 5.44 2.89 -20.03 -5.38

Pepco Group NV Semi-Annual Data
Sep18 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 2.97 -43.92 -10.54 1.10 10.34

WAR:PCO vs WMT, COST, TGT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pepco Group NV'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.


Pepco Group NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pepco Group NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pepco Group NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


WAR:PCO
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Pepco Group NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Pepco Group NV's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=-782.172/( (15668.737+13433.605)/ 2 )
=-782.172/14551.171
=-5.38 %

Pepco Group NV's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1484.336/( (13433.605+15287.27)/ 2 )
=1484.336/14360.4375
=10.34 %

* 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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.34% mean?
Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.34% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Pepco Group NV and its competitors. This is 623% above median its historical median of 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #108 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Pepco Group NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Pepco Group NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.34% is 623% above median its 10-year median of 1.43. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.72. Pepco Group NV's value of 10.34% is 178% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #108 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pepco Group NV has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepco Group NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #108 out of 313 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Pepco Group NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.72. Pepco Group NV's value of 10.34% is 178% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 3.72, Pepco Group NV 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.72, based on 313 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. Pepco Group NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.34% is 178% 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 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pepco Group NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.34%, which is 623% above median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepco Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł22.07, compared to a current price of zł41.75 — trading 89.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.34%, which is 623% above median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 178% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.72. Pepco Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.34% 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł41.75 is trading 89.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł22.07. GuruFocus considers Pepco Group NV to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:PCO:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 10.34% (623% above median its 10-year median of 1.43)
  • GF Value™: zł22.07 vs. price of zł41.75 (89.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 178% above the Retail - Defensive median (#108 of 313)

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


Pepco Group NV Business Description

Other Exchanges 0A9M:UK8UX:Germany
Address 25 Chapel Street, 14th Floor, Capital House, London, GBR, NW1 5DH
Pepco Group NV is a pan-European, multi-format discount chain of multi-branch stores under the Pepco, Dealz, and Poundland brands. The group's stores offer clothing, home furnishings, including toys and seasonal products, as well as FMCG products. The revenue is derived from geographical segments, namely the United Kingdom, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe.
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