Calian GroupCLNFF 93 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CLNFF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Business Services companies, Calian Group ranks better than 99.8% 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. Calian Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.6 Mil. Calian Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-8.1 Mil. Therefore, Calian Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Negative Tangible Equity%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Calian Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CLNFF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.77 Med: 23.64 Max: 29.99
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, Calian Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 29.99%. The lowest was 9.77%. And the median was 23.64%.
CLNFF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.8% of 1009
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.56
vs CLNFF: Negative Tangible Equity
Calian Group (OTCPK:CLNFF) 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.
Calian Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Calian Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Calian Group'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.
CLNFF vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Calian Group'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.
Calian Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Calian Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calian Group'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 (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 Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
Calian Group (CLNFF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% 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 Calian Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Calian Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 9.77 to 29.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #2 out of 1009 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Calian Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Calian Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.77 to a high of 29.99. Based on the distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #2 out of 1009 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Calian Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calian Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #2 out of 1009 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Calian Group in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.56. Historically, Calian Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 9.77 to 29.99 over the past decade. 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 10.56, 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 Calian Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calian Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group (CLNFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.63, compared to a current price of $60.02 — trading 28.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Calian Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 10 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 Calian Group (CLNFF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% 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 Calian Group (CLNFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $60.02 is trading 28.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.63.
GuruFocus considers Calian Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLNFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Calian Group Ltd provides services to industry and government across health, learning, defence, security, aerospace, engineering, AgTech, satcom, and IT. The company operates through four segments: Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning, and IT and Cyber Solutions (ITCS), with majority revenue from Advanced Technologies. Its solutions cover cybersecurity and cloud services, communication and connectivity, antennas and SatCom solutions, enterprise IT and managed services, defence and military support, software and embedded design, modelling and simulation, and healthcare services, including virtual care, psychological services, staff augmentation, and pharma PSP and CRO services. It generates the majority of revenue from Canada and has a presence in the United States, Europe, and other.
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