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Energy FocusFRA:FI4A 39 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -13.94% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FI4A with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.44. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 421 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Energy Focus ranks worse than 90.97% 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. Energy Focus's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.48 Mil. Energy Focus's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.47 Mil. Therefore, Energy Focus's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -13.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Energy Focus's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FI4A'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -358.65 Med: -79.02 Max: -26.64
Current: -26.64
During the past 13 years, Energy Focus's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was -26.64%. The lowest was -358.65%. And the median was -79.02%.
FRA:FI4A's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 90.97% of 421
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 5.07
vs FRA:FI4A: -26.64
Energy Focus (FRA:FI4A) 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.
Energy Focus Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Energy Focus Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Energy Focus'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:FI4A vs NTZ, MWYN, SNTW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Energy Focus'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.
Energy Focus Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Energy Focus's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Energy Focus'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 -13.94% mean?
Energy Focus (FRA:FI4A) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -13.94% 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 Energy Focus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Focus ranks #383 out of 421 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Energy Focus' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Energy Focus' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -13.94%. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Focus ranks #383 out of 421 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Energy Focus has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Focus' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NTZ and MWYN?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Energy Focus ranks #383 out of 421 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Energy Focus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.07. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 5.07, based on 421 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 Energy Focus and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Energy Focus's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -13.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energy Focus stock overvalued right now?
Energy Focus (FRA:FI4A) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -13.94%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.44, compared to a current price of €1.81 — trading 311.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -13.94%. Energy Focus' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 2 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 Energy Focus (FRA:FI4A), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -13.94% 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 Energy Focus (FRA:FI4A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Focus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.81 is trading 311.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.44.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FI4A:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -13.94%
GF Value™: €0.44 vs. price of €1.81 (311.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FI4A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Energy Focus Inc specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling energy-efficient lighting systems and controls. It provides LED lighting solutions for both commercial and military maritime markets (MMM). Its core products include robust lighting fixtures and lamps for navy and military applications, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), and tubular LED (TLED) lighting products, including battery backup units as well as general commercial and maritime lighting fixtures. The company operates in a single business segment that includes the marketing and sale of commercial and MMM lighting products and controls. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the sales of military maritime products in the United States.
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