Speedy HireCHIX:SDYL +0.82%49 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -32.65% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SDYL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Business Services companies, Speedy Hire ranks worse than 91.48% 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. Speedy Hire's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £-28.8 Mil. Speedy Hire's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £88.2 Mil. Therefore, Speedy Hire's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -32.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Speedy Hire's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SDYl'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.17 Med: 5.73 Max: 13.76
Current: -26.58
During the past 13 years, Speedy Hire's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 13.76%. The lowest was -27.17%. And the median was 5.73%.
CHIX:SDYl's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 91.48% of 1009
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.57
vs CHIX:SDYl: -26.58
Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYl) 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.
Speedy Hire Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Speedy Hire Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Speedy Hire'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.
CHIX:SDYL vs URI, SUNB, AER: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Speedy Hire'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.
Speedy Hire Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Speedy Hire's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Speedy Hire'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 (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 -32.65% mean?
Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -32.65% 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 Speedy Hire and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Speedy Hire ranks #923 out of 1009 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is Speedy Hire's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Speedy Hire's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -32.65%. Based on the distribution chart, Speedy Hire ranks #923 out of 1009 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Speedy Hire has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Speedy Hire's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Speedy Hire ranks #923 out of 1009 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Speedy Hire in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57. 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 10.57, based on 1,009 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 Speedy Hire and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Speedy Hire's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -32.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Speedy Hire stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.30, compared to a current price of £0.20 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -32.65%. Speedy Hire's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 8 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 Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -32.65% 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 Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Speedy Hire stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.20 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.30.
GuruFocus considers Speedy Hire to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SDYL:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -32.65%
GF Value™: £0.30 vs. price of £0.20 (34.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SDYL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Speedy Hire PLC is a UK-based company engaged in the provision of equipment for hire and sale and associated services to construction, infrastructure, industry, and related industries. It delivers asset management with tailored services and a continued commitment to relationship management. The company's reporting segments are; Hire, Services, UK and Ireland, and Corporate. It generates revenue from Hire and related activities followed by services provided. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Ireland, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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