Universal Store HoldingsASX:UNI +0.26%68 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 213.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 325.07. GuruFocus rates ASX:UNI with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of A$8.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,056 Retail - Cyclical companies, Universal Store Holdings ranks better than 93.94% 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. Universal Store Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$56.5 Mil. Universal Store Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$26.4 Mil. Therefore, Universal Store Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 213.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Store Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:UNI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 143.22 Med: 325.07 Max: 1594.83
Current: 156.27
During the past 6 years, Universal Store Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 1,594.83%. The lowest was 143.22%. And the median was 325.07%.
ASX:UNI's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 93.94% of 1056
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.275
vs ASX:UNI: 156.27
Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
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.
Universal Store Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Universal Store Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Store Holdings'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.
Universal Store Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
ASX:UNI vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Universal Store Holdings'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.
Universal Store Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Universal Store Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Store Holdings'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 213.80% mean?
Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 213.80% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Universal Store Holdings and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 325.07. Over the past decade, Universal Store Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 143.22 to 1,594.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Store Holdings ranks #64 out of 1056 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Universal Store Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Universal Store Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 213.80% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 325.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 143.22 to a high of 1,594.83. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.28. Universal Store Holdings' value of 213.80% is 2483.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Store Holdings ranks #64 out of 1056 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Store Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Store Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Universal Store Holdings ranks #64 out of 1056 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Universal Store Holdings in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.28. Universal Store Holdings' value of 213.80% is 2483.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Store Holdings' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 143.22 to 1,594.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 325.07 vs. the industry median of 8.28, Universal Store Holdings 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-Equity for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.28, based on 1,056 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Store Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 213.80% is 2483.7% 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-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 Universal Store Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Store Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 213.80%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 325.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Store Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$8.06, compared to a current price of A$7.62 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 213.80%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 325.07 and 2483.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.28. Universal Store Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 213.80% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Store Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$7.62 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$8.06.
GuruFocus considers Universal Store Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:UNI:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 213.80% (34% below median its 10-year median of 325.07)
GF Value™: A$8.06 vs. price of A$7.62 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2483.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#64 of 1056)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:UNI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Store Holdings Ltd is a specialty retailer of youth casual apparel. It offers casual apparel, footwear, and accessories to the customers. The company brand portfolio includes Champion, Perfect Stranger, Tommy Jeans, Kiss Chacey, Thrills, Barney Cools, and others. The company has two reportable segments namely, Universal store, and CTC. The majority of revenue is generated from the Universal store.
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