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. Aurinia Pharmaceuticals's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $137.4 Mil. Aurinia Pharmaceuticals's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $570.8 Mil. Therefore, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aurinia Pharmaceuticals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
AUPH'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -199.39 Med: -35.74 Max: 68.37
Current: 68.37
During the past 13 years, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 68.37%. The lowest was -199.39%. And the median was -35.74%.
AUPH's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 96.4% of 1196
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -42.19
vs AUPH: 68.37
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.
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aurinia Pharmaceuticals'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.
AUPH vs KOD, ABCL, AGIO: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals'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.
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aurinia Pharmaceuticals'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 24.07% mean?
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (AUPH) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.07% 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 Aurinia Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals ranks #43 out of 1196 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Aurinia Pharmaceuticals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.07%. Based on the distribution chart, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals ranks #43 out of 1196 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aurinia Pharmaceuticals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KOD and ABCL?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals ranks #43 out of 1196 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Aurinia Pharmaceuticals in the top 4% 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 Aurinia Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Aurinia Pharmaceuticals's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aurinia Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (AUPH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.02, compared to a current price of $16.59 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.07%. Aurinia Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (AUPH), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.07% 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 Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (AUPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.59 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.02.
GuruFocus considers Aurinia Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AUPH:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 24.07%
GF Value™: $14.02 vs. price of $16.59 (18.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AUPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering therapies to people living with autoimmune diseases with high unmet medical needs. The company developed LUPKYNIS (voclosporin), the first FDA-approved oral therapy for the treatment of adult patients with active lupus nephritis. It is also developing aritinercept, a dual inhibitor of B cell activating factor (BAFF) and a proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL), for the potential treatment of autoimmune diseases.
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