Zimplats HoldingsASX:ZIM +4.23%75 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.97% as of Dec. 2025, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 7.90. GuruFocus rates ASX:ZIM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of A$22.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,378 Metals & Mining companies, Zimplats Holdings ranks better than 80.99% 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. Zimplats Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$433 Mil. Zimplats Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2,889 Mil. Therefore, Zimplats Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zimplats Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ZIM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 7.9 Max: 34.61
Current: 9.48
During the past 13 years, Zimplats Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 34.61%. The lowest was 0.27%. And the median was 7.90%.
ASX:ZIM's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 80.99% of 2378
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.365
vs ASX:ZIM: 9.48
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.
Zimplats Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Zimplats Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zimplats 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.
ASX:ZIM vs HL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Zimplats 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.
Zimplats Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zimplats Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zimplats 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 14.97% mean?
Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.97% 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 Zimplats Holdings and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 7.90. Over the past decade, Zimplats Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 34.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #452 out of 2378 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Zimplats Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Zimplats Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.97% is 89% above median its 10-year median of 7.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 34.61. Based on the distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #452 out of 2378 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zimplats Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zimplats Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #452 out of 2378 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Zimplats Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Zimplats Holdings' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 34.61 over the past decade. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Equity depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Zimplats Holdings and its competitors. Zimplats Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.97%, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 7.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zimplats Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$22.64, compared to a current price of A$13.54 — trading 40.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.97%, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 7.90. Zimplats Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.97% 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 Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$13.54 is trading 40.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$22.64.
GuruFocus considers Zimplats Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ZIM:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 14.97% (89% above median its 10-year median of 7.90)
GF Value™: A$22.64 vs. price of A$13.54 (40.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ZIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zimplats Holdings Ltd is engaged in the production of the platinum group and associated metals such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and other associated metals (nickel, gold, copper, cobalt, and silver) from the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe. The Group operates as a vertically integrated mining concern and is managed as a single segment. The Group's operations are based in one geographical location, Zimbabwe. The Company operates mines in Ngezi and has processing plants in Selous and Ngezi.
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