Smiths NewsCHIX:SNWSL -0.85%46 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 464.76% as of Feb. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 4,353.85. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SNWSL with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 860 Media - Diversified companies, Smiths News ranks better than 90% 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. Smiths News's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £24 Mil. Smiths News's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £5 Mil. Therefore, Smiths News's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 464.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smiths News's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SNWSl'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1327.87 Med: 4353.85 Max: 4353.85
Current: 1327.87
During the past 13 years, Smiths News's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 4,353.85%. The lowest was 1,327.87%. And the median was 4,353.85%.
CHIX:SNWSl's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 90% of 860
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.395
vs CHIX:SNWSl: 1327.87
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.
Smiths News Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Smiths News Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smiths News'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:SNWSL vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Smiths News'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.
Smiths News Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Smiths News's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths News'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 464.76% mean?
Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 464.76% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Smiths News and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 4,353.85. Over the past decade, Smiths News' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1,327.87 to 4,353.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #86 out of 860 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Smiths News' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Smiths News' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 464.76% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 4,353.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1,327.87 to a high of 4,353.85. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.40. Smiths News' value of 464.76% is 8514.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #86 out of 860 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smiths News has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths News' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #86 out of 860 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Smiths News in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.40. Smiths News' value of 464.76% is 8514.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Smiths News' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1,327.87 to 4,353.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4,353.85 vs. the industry median of 5.40, Smiths News 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 5.40, based on 860 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. Smiths News's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 464.76% is 8514.6% 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 Smiths News and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths News's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 464.76%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 4,353.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smiths News stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.54, compared to a current price of £0.70 — trading 29.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 464.76%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 4,353.85 and 8514.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.40. Smiths News' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 464.76% as of Feb. 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.70 is trading 29.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.54.
GuruFocus considers Smiths News to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SNWSL:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 464.76% (89% below median its 10-year median of 4,353.85)
GF Value™: £0.54 vs. price of £0.70 (29.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8514.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#86 of 860)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SNWSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smiths News PLC is a UK wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, providing nationwide early-morning distribution and logistics services. The company supplies newspapers, magazines, and related products to a wide network of retail outlets, supported by integrated services such as warehousing, pick-and-pack, returns collection, recycling, invoicing, and market insight. Operating through a hub-and-spoke distribution network across England and Wales, Smiths News delivers seven days a week, reaching locations from urban centres to remote rural communities, and also offers recycling and waste management solutions through its dedicated recycling operations.
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