Duluth HoldingsDLTH -3.90%58 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -24.67% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates DLTH with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Retail - Cyclical companies, Duluth Holdings ranks worse than 84.22% 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. Duluth Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-40.4 Mil. Duluth Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $163.8 Mil. Therefore, Duluth Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -24.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Duluth Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DLTH'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.61 Med: 9.27 Max: 21.4
Current: -6.79
During the past 13 years, Duluth Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 21.40%. The lowest was -21.61%. And the median was 9.27%.
DLTH's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 84.22% of 1058
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.4
vs DLTH: -6.79
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.
Duluth Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Duluth Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Duluth 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.
DLTH vs TLYS, CURV, AKA: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Duluth 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.
Duluth Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Duluth Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Duluth 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -24.67% mean?
Duluth Holdings (DLTH) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -24.67% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Duluth Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Duluth Holdings ranks #891 out of 1058 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Duluth Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Duluth Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -24.67%. Based on the distribution chart, Duluth Holdings ranks #891 out of 1058 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Duluth Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Duluth Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TLYS and CURV?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Duluth Holdings ranks #891 out of 1058 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Duluth Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.40. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.40, based on 1,058 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 Duluth Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Duluth Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -24.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duluth Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duluth Holdings (DLTH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.09, compared to a current price of $4.44 — trading 43.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -24.67%. Duluth Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Duluth Holdings (DLTH), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -24.67% as of Apr. 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 Duluth Holdings (DLTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duluth Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.44 is trading 43.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.09.
GuruFocus considers Duluth Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DLTH:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -24.67%
GF Value™: $3.09 vs. price of $4.44 (43.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Duluth Holdings Inc is an apparel brand in the United States. The company offers shirts, pants, and casual wear for men and women under brands like Alaskan Hardgear, Armachillo, Ballroom, Cab Commander, Crouch Gusset, Dry on the Fly, Duluth Trading Co, Duluthflex, Fire Hose, Longtail T, No Polo Shirt, No Yank, Wild Boar, and others. The Company's revenue consists of the sale of apparel, footwear, and hard goods. The company operates in a single operating segment.
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