Monbat ADFRA:5MB 53 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.41% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5MB with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, Monbat AD ranks worse than 76.3% 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. Monbat AD's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-4.9 Mil. Monbat AD's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €90.7 Mil. Therefore, Monbat AD's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Monbat AD's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5MB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.38 Med: 1.94 Max: 14.47
Current: -0.38
During the past 13 years, Monbat AD's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 14.47%. The lowest was -0.38%. And the median was 1.94%.
FRA:5MB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 76.3% of 2971
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.74
vs FRA:5MB: -0.38
Monbat AD (FRA:5MB) 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.
Monbat AD Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Monbat AD Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Monbat AD'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:5MB vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Monbat AD'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.
Monbat AD Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Monbat AD's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Monbat AD'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 -5.41% mean?
Monbat AD (FRA:5MB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -5.41% 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 Monbat AD and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Monbat AD ranks #2267 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.3%.
Is Monbat AD's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Monbat AD's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.41%. Based on the distribution chart, Monbat AD ranks #2267 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Monbat AD has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monbat AD's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Monbat AD ranks #2267 out of 2971 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Monbat AD in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.74. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.74, based on 2,971 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 Monbat AD and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Monbat AD's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Monbat AD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monbat AD (FRA:5MB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.79, compared to a current price of €1.00 — trading 64.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.41%. Monbat AD's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Monbat AD (FRA:5MB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.41% 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 Monbat AD (FRA:5MB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monbat AD stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.00 is trading 64.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.79.
GuruFocus considers Monbat AD to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5MB:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -5.41%
GF Value™: €2.79 vs. price of €1.00 (64.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5MB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Monbat AD is a Bulgaria-based company engaged in the production and maintenance of and sale of batteries; engineering and development activity; production and trade of equipment used in battery manufacturing; domestic and foreign trade and establishment of commercial networks; specialized stores and representative offices; recycling of lead and lead containing alloys. The company's product range includes starter batteries, stationary batteries, deep cycle batteries, and leisure batteries, special batteries for military applications and locomotive batteries. Additionally, it is also involved in the production of light emitting diode (LED) lighting. The company operates geographically across Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania, Nigeria, and others.
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