Principal Capital PCLBKK:PRINC 58 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.32% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:PRINC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿3.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 580 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Principal Capital PCL ranks worse than 79.48% 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. Principal Capital PCL's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-452 Mil. Principal Capital PCL's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿6,175 Mil. Therefore, Principal Capital PCL's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Principal Capital PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:PRINC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.04 Med: -2.71 Max: 5.24
Current: -6.51
During the past 13 years, Principal Capital PCL's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 5.24%. The lowest was -10.04%. And the median was -2.71%.
BKK:PRINC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 79.48% of 580
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 10.065
vs BKK:PRINC: -6.51
Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) 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.
Principal Capital PCL Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Principal Capital PCL Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Principal Capital PCL'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.
Principal Capital PCL Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
BKK:PRINC vs HCA, THC, DVA: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Principal Capital PCL'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.
Principal Capital PCL Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Principal Capital PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Principal Capital PCL'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 -7.32% mean?
Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -7.32% 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 Principal Capital PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Principal Capital PCL ranks #461 out of 580 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Principal Capital PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Principal Capital PCL's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.32%. Based on the distribution chart, Principal Capital PCL ranks #461 out of 580 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Principal Capital PCL has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Principal Capital PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Principal Capital PCL ranks #461 out of 580 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Principal Capital PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.07. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 10.07, based on 580 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 Principal Capital PCL and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Principal Capital PCL's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Principal Capital PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿3.18, compared to a current price of ฿1.72 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.32%. Principal Capital PCL's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 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 Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.32% 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 Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Principal Capital PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.72 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿3.18.
GuruFocus considers Principal Capital PCL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BKK:PRINC:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -7.32%
GF Value™: ฿3.18 vs. price of ฿1.72 (45.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:PRINC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Principal Capital PCL is a healthcare services provider. The company's segments include Healthcare services business, Property Development and Rental business and Others. It derives majority of the revenue from Healthcare services business segment. Revenues from healthcare services include doctor fee, room service, and medical fee.
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