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Storytel ABFRA:DST +0.87%76 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1,516.91% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DST with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 864 Media - Diversified companies, Storytel AB ranks better than 99.88% 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. Storytel AB's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €30.5 Mil. Storytel AB's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.0 Mil. Therefore, Storytel AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,516.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Storytel AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DST'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -370.52 Med: -238.67 Max: -71.53
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, Storytel AB's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was -71.53%. The lowest was -370.52%. And the median was -238.67%.
FRA:DST's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.88% of 864
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.44
vs FRA:DST: Negative Tangible Equity
Storytel AB (FRA:DST) 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.
Storytel AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Storytel AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Storytel AB'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:DST vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Storytel AB'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.
Storytel AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Storytel AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Storytel AB'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 1,516.91% mean?
Storytel AB (FRA:DST) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1,516.91% 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 Storytel AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Storytel AB ranks #1 out of 864 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Storytel AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Storytel AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1,516.91%. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44. Storytel AB's value of 1,516.91% is 27784.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Storytel AB ranks #1 out of 864 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Storytel AB has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Storytel AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Storytel AB ranks #1 out of 864 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Storytel AB in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44. Storytel AB's value of 1,516.91% is 27784.4% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 5.44, based on 864 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. Storytel AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1,516.91% is 27784.4% 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 Storytel AB and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Storytel AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1,516.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Storytel AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Storytel AB (FRA:DST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.55, compared to a current price of €8.14 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1,516.91% and 27784.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.44. Storytel AB's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Storytel AB (FRA:DST), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1,516.91% 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 Storytel AB (FRA:DST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Storytel AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.14 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.55.
GuruFocus considers Storytel AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DST:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 1,516.91%
GF Value™: €6.55 vs. price of €8.14 (24.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27784.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#1 of 864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Storytel AB operates in the book and publishing sector. The Storytel organization comprises two divisions: Streaming and Publishing. Within the Streaming division, the company provides a subscription service for audiobooks and e-books under the Storytel and Mofibo brands, currently in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, USA, Poland, Iceland and other countries. The Publishing division comprises Norstedts, Massolit, Kontentan, Telegram, the Danish publisher People's Press (adults), Raben and Sjogren and B. Wahlstroms (children and young adults), as well as Norstedts Kartor.
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