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. Focus Universal's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.98 Mil. Focus Universal's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.95 Mil. Therefore, Focus Universal's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -255.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Focus Universal's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FCUV'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3736 Med: -47.19 Max: -35.93
Current: -350.18
During the past 13 years, Focus Universal's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was -35.93%. The lowest was -3,736.00%. And the median was -47.19%.
FCUV's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 99.12% of 2377
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.27
vs FCUV: -350.18
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.
Focus Universal Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Focus Universal Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Focus Universal'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.
FCUV vs UCLE, SOBR, DPLS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Focus Universal'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.
Focus Universal Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Focus Universal's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Focus Universal'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 -255.00% mean?
Focus Universal (FCUV) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -255.00% 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 Focus Universal and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Focus Universal ranks #2356 out of 2377 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 99.1%.
Is Focus Universal's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Focus Universal's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -255.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Focus Universal ranks #2356 out of 2377 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Focus Universal has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Focus Universal's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to UCLE and SOBR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Focus Universal ranks #2356 out of 2377 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Focus Universal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.27. 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Hardware companies is 5.27, based on 2,377 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 Focus Universal and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Focus Universal's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -255.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Focus Universal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Focus Universal (FCUV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.14, compared to a current price of $2.96 — trading 90.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -255.00%. Focus Universal's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 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 Focus Universal (FCUV), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -255.00% 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 Focus Universal (FCUV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Focus Universal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.96 is trading 90.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.14.
GuruFocus considers Focus Universal to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FCUV:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -255.00%
GF Value™: $30.14 vs. price of $2.96 (90.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FCUV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Focus Universal Inc focuses on commercializing universal smart technology and financial reporting software. It plans to utilize its universal smart technology for smart meters and automation systems, which will be incorporated into IoT devices. The company has developed the five proprietary platform technologies: device on a chip; universal smart instrumentation platform (USIP); 5G ultra-narrowband technology; ultra-narrowband power line communication (PLC) technology; and its financial reporting software. The company consists of two segments: LED and IoT Installation Services, and SEC Financial Software segment. It derives the majority of the revenue from LED and IoT Installation Services segment which handles LED and IoT installation and management business.
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