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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. Wilson Sons's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was R$779 Mil. Wilson Sons's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was R$2,547 Mil. Therefore, Wilson Sons's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 30.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wilson Sons's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:PORT3'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.98 Med: 11.33 Max: 26.13
Current: 26.13
During the past 7 years, Wilson Sons's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 26.13%. The lowest was 6.98%. And the median was 11.33%.
BSP:PORT3's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 8.995
vs BSP:PORT3: 26.13
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) 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.
Wilson Sons Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Wilson Sons Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wilson Sons'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.
Wilson Sons Return-on-Tangible-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Wilson Sons'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.
Wilson Sons Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wilson Sons's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilson Sons'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 (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 30.58% mean?
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.58% 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 Wilson Sons and its competitors. This is 170% above median its historical median of 11.33. Over the past decade, Wilson Sons' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 6.98 to 26.13.
Is Wilson Sons' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Wilson Sons' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.58% is 170% above median its 10-year median of 11.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.98 to a high of 26.13. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00. Wilson Sons' value of 30.58% is 240% above this industry median. Overall, Wilson Sons has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Sons' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to competitors?
Wilson Sons' Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.58% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00. Wilson Sons' value of 30.58% is 240% above this benchmark. Historically, Wilson Sons' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 6.98 to 26.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.33 vs. the industry median of 9.00, Wilson Sons has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Transportation companies is 9.00, based on 978 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. Wilson Sons's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.58% is 240% above the industry median. 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 Wilson Sons and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wilson Sons's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 30.58%, which is 170% above median its own 10-year median of 11.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Sons stock overvalued right now?
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.58%. The stock's GF Value™ is R$16.86, compared to a current price of R$18.76 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 30.58%, which is 170% above median its 10-year median of 11.33 and 240% above the Transportation industry median of 9.00. Wilson Sons' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 30.58% 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Sons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$18.76 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$16.86.
Key valuation signals for BSP:PORT3:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 30.58% (170% above median its 10-year median of 11.33)
GF Value™: R$16.86 vs. price of R$18.76 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 240% above the Transportation median
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PORT3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilson Sons SA is an integrated port and maritime logistics operator in Brazil. The portfolio includes specialized solutions in port terminals, maritime towage, logistics, maritime agency, and support for exploration and development of the oil and gas and naval industries. Its customers include ship owners, importers and exporters, companies in the oil and gas industry, as well as other participants in various sectors of the economy. The company's business units include Rio Grande Container Terminal, Salvador Container Terminal, Santo Andre Logistics Centre, Tugboats, Shipping Agency, Shipyards, Offshore Support Bases, and Offshore Support Vessels.
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