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J.JillFRA:1MJ1 +1.39%62 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 252.25% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1MJ1 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,065 Retail - Cyclical companies, J.Jill ranks better than 94.74% 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. J.Jill's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €16.0 Mil. J.Jill's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €6.4 Mil. Therefore, J.Jill's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 252.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for J.Jill's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1MJ1'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 467.96
Current: 467.96
During the past 13 years, J.Jill's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 467.96%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
FRA:1MJ1's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 94.74% of 1065
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.45
vs FRA:1MJ1: 467.96
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.
J.Jill Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
J.Jill Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J.Jill'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.
FRA:1MJ1 vs CURV, ZUMZ, DLTH: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, J.Jill'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.
J.Jill Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, J.Jill's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J.Jill'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 252.25% mean?
J.Jill (FRA:1MJ1) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 252.25% 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 J.Jill and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, J.Jill ranks #56 out of 1065 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is J.Jill's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
J.Jill's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 252.25%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45. J.Jill's value of 252.25% is 2885.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J.Jill ranks #56 out of 1065 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, J.Jill has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J.Jill's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CURV and ZUMZ?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, J.Jill ranks #56 out of 1065 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places J.Jill in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45. J.Jill's value of 252.25% is 2885.2% above this benchmark. 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 8.45, based on 1,065 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. J.Jill's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 252.25% is 2885.2% 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 J.Jill and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J.Jill's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 252.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J.Jill stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J.Jill (FRA:1MJ1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.30, compared to a current price of €14.60 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 252.25% and 2885.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.45. J.Jill's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 J.Jill (FRA:1MJ1), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 252.25% 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 J.Jill (FRA:1MJ1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J.Jill stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €14.60 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.30.
GuruFocus considers J.Jill to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1MJ1:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 252.25%
GF Value™: €18.30 vs. price of €14.60 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2885.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#56 of 1065)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1MJ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
J.Jill Inc is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear, and accessories. The company's products are marketed under the J.Jill brand name and sold through its two channels: its e-commerce platform and catalog (Direct) and its retail stores (Retail). J.Jill caters to a distinctive set of women, typically forty-five years and older, offering them various apparel products, footwear, and accessories, comprising shirts, dresses, tops and tees, sweaters, pants and jeans, jewelry, bags, belts, shoes, scarves, etc. The company's operating segments consist of its Retail channels, which derive maximum revenue, and Direct channels. Geographically, the majority of its revenue is derived from the United States.
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