G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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BOT:G4S G4S Botswana Ltd BOT:G4S
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What is G4S Botswana Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

G4S Botswana BOT:G4S 39 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates BOT:G4S with a GF Score™ of 39/100.

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. G4S Botswana's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in . 20 was BWP Mil. G4S Botswana's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in . 20 was BWP Mil. Therefore, G4S Botswana's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in . 20 was %.

The historical rank and industry rank for G4S Botswana's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

BOT:G4S's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 11.36
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Equity only.

G4S Botswana  (BOT:G4S) 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.


G4S Botswana Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


G4S Botswana Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for G4S Botswana'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.

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BOT:G4S vs : Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, G4S Botswana'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.


G4S Botswana Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, G4S Botswana's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where G4S Botswana's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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G4S Botswana Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

G4S Botswana's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
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G4S Botswana's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
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=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
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=/( (+)/ )
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= %

* 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 one times the annual (. 20) 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?
G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% as of . 20. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on G4S Botswana and its competitors.
Is G4S Botswana's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
G4S Botswana's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Overall, G4S Botswana has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G4S Botswana's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ?
G4S Botswana's Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.36. 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Business Services companies is 11.36, based on 1,011 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 G4S Botswana and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. G4S Botswana'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 G4S Botswana stock overvalued right now?
G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. G4S Botswana's overall GF Score™ is 39/100. 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 G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.

G4S Botswana Business Description

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Address Plot 20584, Western By-Pass, PO Box 1488, Gaborone, BWA
G4S Botswana Ltd is the international security solutions group, which specializes in outsourced business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. Its services include Security Services, Cash solutions, Care and facilities management, and Consulting services.
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