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Shoe ZoneFRA:86W +7.46%30 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -31.97% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:86W with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,060 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shoe Zone ranks worse than 81.04% 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. Shoe Zone's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-12.2 Mil. Shoe Zone's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €38.3 Mil. Therefore, Shoe Zone's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -31.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shoe Zone's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:86W'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -54.32 Med: 25.73 Max: 39.17
Current: -3.56
During the past 13 years, Shoe Zone's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 39.17%. The lowest was -54.32%. And the median was 25.73%.
FRA:86W's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 81.04% of 1060
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.34
vs FRA:86W: -3.56
Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) 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.
Shoe Zone Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Shoe Zone Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shoe Zone'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:86W vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Shoe Zone'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.
Shoe Zone Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoe Zone's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoe Zone'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 two times the semi-annual (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 -31.97% mean?
Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -31.97% 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 Shoe Zone and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #859 out of 1060 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is Shoe Zone's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Shoe Zone's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -31.97%. Based on the distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #859 out of 1060 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shoe Zone has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoe Zone's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #859 out of 1060 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Shoe Zone in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.34. 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 8.34, based on 1,060 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 Shoe Zone and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoe Zone's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -31.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoe Zone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.57, compared to a current price of €0.43 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -31.97%. Shoe Zone's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 3 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -31.97% 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Zone stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.43 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.57.
GuruFocus considers Shoe Zone to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:86W:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -31.97%
GF Value™: €0.57 vs. price of €0.43 (24.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:86W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoe Zone PLC operates as a footwear retailer offering a wide range and a variety of shoes for all ages, it functions with over 500 stores across the UK. The group has a single distribution center which is located in Leicester, England. Its online offering combined with its store portfolio allows customers to shop via multiple channels. Shoe zone operates in the United Kingdom.
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