Arbutus BiopharmaABUS -1.25%51 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 403.13% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ABUS with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,200 Biotechnology companies, Arbutus Biopharma ranks better than 97.58% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Arbutus Biopharma's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $678.8 Mil. Arbutus Biopharma's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $168.4 Mil. Therefore, Arbutus Biopharma's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 403.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arbutus Biopharma's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ABUS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -687.73 Med: -64.38 Max: 139.44
Current: 139.44
During the past 13 years, Arbutus Biopharma's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 139.44%. The lowest was -687.73%. And the median was -64.38%.
ABUS's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 97.58% of 1200
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -42.435
vs ABUS: 139.44
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Arbutus Biopharma Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Arbutus Biopharma Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arbutus Biopharma's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
ABUS vs EVMN, ANNX, TBPH: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Arbutus Biopharma's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Arbutus Biopharma Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Arbutus Biopharma's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arbutus Biopharma's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 403.13% mean?
Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 403.13% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Arbutus Biopharma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #29 out of 1200 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Arbutus Biopharma's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Arbutus Biopharma's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 403.13%. Based on the distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #29 out of 1200 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arbutus Biopharma has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbutus Biopharma's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to EVMN and ANNX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #29 out of 1200 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Arbutus Biopharma in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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-Equity for a Biotechnology company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Equity depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Arbutus Biopharma and its competitors. Arbutus Biopharma's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 403.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbutus Biopharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.25, compared to a current price of $4.74 — trading 90.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 403.13%. Arbutus Biopharma's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 403.13% 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 Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbutus Biopharma stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.74 is trading 90.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.25.
GuruFocus considers Arbutus Biopharma to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ABUS:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 403.13%
GF Value™: $51.25 vs. price of $4.74 (90.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ABUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arbutus Biopharma Corp is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on infectious diseases. The company is leveraging its extensive virology expertise to identify and develop novel therapeutics with distinct mechanisms of action, which can be combined to provide a functional cure for patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (cHBV). Its pipeline of internally developed, proprietary compounds includes imdusiran (AB-729), a GalNAc-conjugated, subcutaneously delivered ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) therapeutic, and AB-101, its proprietary oral PD-L1 inhibitor, for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (cHBV). In addition, the company is also focused on maximizing the opportunity for its in-house developed Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) delivery technology.
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