DLH HoldingsDLHC -0.94%74 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DLHC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, DLH Holdings ranks worse than 99206.25% 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. DLH Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-10.1 Mil. DLH Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-112.6 Mil. Therefore, DLH Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was N/A%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DLH Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, DLH Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 180.67%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 180.67%.
DLHC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 10.57 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Equity only.
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.
DLH Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
DLH Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DLH Holdings'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.
DLHC vs TISI, ANPA, WFCF: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, DLH Holdings'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.
DLH Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DLH Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DLH Holdings'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 0.00% mean?
DLH Holdings (DLHC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% 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 DLH Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DLH Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is DLH Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
DLH Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, DLH Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DLH Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DLH Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TISI and ANPA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DLH Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1008 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places DLH Holdings 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 1,008 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 DLH Holdings 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. DLH Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DLH Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLH Holdings (DLHC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.48, compared to a current price of $5.25 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. DLH Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 DLH Holdings (DLHC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% 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 DLH Holdings (DLHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLH Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.25 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.48.
GuruFocus considers DLH Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DLHC:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.00%
GF Value™: $5.48 vs. price of $5.25 (4.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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