CGCT (Cartesian Growth III) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 2.48% (As of Mar. 2026) — 46% Below Median

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What is Cartesian Growth III Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Cartesian Growth III CGCT -2.14% 15 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 4.60. GuruFocus rates CGCT with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 481 Diversified Financial Services companies, Cartesian Growth III ranks better than 78.59% 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. Cartesian Growth III's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.72 Mil. Cartesian Growth III's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $271.02 Mil. Therefore, Cartesian Growth III's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.48%.

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

CGCT' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.68   Med: 4.6   Max: 4.6
Current: 3.68

During the past 2 years, Cartesian Growth III's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 4.60%. The lowest was 3.68%. And the median was 4.60%.

CGCT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
78.59% of 481 companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs CGCT: 3.68

Cartesian Growth III  (NAS:CGCT) 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.


Cartesian Growth III Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Cartesian Growth III Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cartesian Growth III'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.

Cartesian Growth III Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Cartesian Growth III Annual Data
Trend Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
0.00 4.60

Cartesian Growth III Quarterly Data
Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 3.98 4.15 3.20 2.48

CGCT vs IEAG, MBVI, IACO: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Cartesian Growth III'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.


Cartesian Growth III Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Cartesian Growth III's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cartesian Growth III's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Cartesian Growth III Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Cartesian Growth III's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=6.219/( (-0.018+270.18 )/ 2 )
=6.219/135.081
=4.60 %

Cartesian Growth III's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=6.72/( (270.18+271.86)/ 2 )
=6.72/271.02
=2.48 %

* 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 2.48% mean?
Cartesian Growth III (CGCT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.48% 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 Cartesian Growth III and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 4.60. Over the past decade, Cartesian Growth III's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.68 to 4.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Cartesian Growth III ranks #103 out of 481 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Cartesian Growth III's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Cartesian Growth III's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.48% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.68 to a high of 4.60. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.65. Cartesian Growth III's value of 2.48% is 50.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cartesian Growth III ranks #103 out of 481 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cartesian Growth III has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cartesian Growth III's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to IEAG and MBVI?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Cartesian Growth III ranks #103 out of 481 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Cartesian Growth III in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.65. Cartesian Growth III's value of 2.48% is 50.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cartesian Growth III's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.68 to 4.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.60 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Cartesian Growth III 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Diversified Financial Services companies is 1.65, based on 481 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. Cartesian Growth III's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.48% is 50.3% 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 Cartesian Growth III and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cartesian Growth III's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.48%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cartesian Growth III stock overvalued right now?
Cartesian Growth III (CGCT) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.48%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.48%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.60 and 50.3% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 1.65. Cartesian Growth III's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cartesian Growth III (CGCT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.48% 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.

Cartesian Growth III Business Description

Address 505 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017
Cartesian Growth Corp III is a blank check company.
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