Birks GroupBGI +2.06%40 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates BGI with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Retail - Cyclical companies, Birks Group ranks worse than 94517.86% 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. Birks Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $-3.7 Mil. Birks Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $-16.0 Mil. Therefore, Birks Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was N/A%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Birks Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Birks Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 122.72%. The lowest was -309.36%. And the median was 62.79%.
BGI's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 8.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Equity only.
Birks Group (AMEX:BGI) 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.
Birks Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Birks Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Birks Group'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.
BGI vs BRLT, SORA, TPR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Birks Group'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.
Birks Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Birks Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Birks Group'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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% mean?
Birks Group (BGI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% as of Sep. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Birks Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Birks Group ranks #999999 out of 1058 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Birks Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Birks Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Birks Group ranks #999999 out of 1058 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Birks Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birks Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to BRLT and SORA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Birks Group ranks #999999 out of 1058 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Birks Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.40. 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 8.40, based on 1,058 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. 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 Birks Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Birks Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birks Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birks Group (BGI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.59, compared to a current price of $0.58 — trading 77.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Birks Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 Birks Group (BGI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% as of Sep. 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 Birks Group (BGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birks Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.58 is trading 77.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.59.
GuruFocus considers Birks Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BGI:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.00%
GF Value™: $2.59 vs. price of $0.58 (77.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Birks Group Inc is a part of the leisure industry. The company designs, develops, produces, and retails fine jewelry, timepieces, and gifts. Its operating segments include Retail and Other. The company generates maximum revenue from the Retail segment. Its retail segment consists of retail operations whereby it operates stores in Canada under the Maison Birks, Brinkhaus, Graff, and Patek Phillippe brands. The other segment consists mainly of wholesale business, e-commerce business, and gold exchange business.
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