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H&R BlockFRA:HRB +2.69%80 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HRB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 84 Personal Services companies, H&R Block ranks better than 98.81% 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. H&R Block's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,934 Mil. H&R Block's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1,298 Mil. Therefore, H&R Block's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Negative Tangible Equity%.
The historical rank and industry rank for H&R Block's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HRB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 966.64 Med: 966.64 Max: 966.64
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, H&R Block's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 966.64%. The lowest was 966.64%. And the median was 966.64%.
FRA:HRB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 98.81% of 84
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 12.92
vs FRA:HRB: Negative Tangible Equity
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.
H&R Block Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
H&R Block Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H&R Block'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:HRB vs FTDR, ANDG, BFAM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, H&R Block'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.
H&R Block Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, H&R Block's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H&R Block'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 Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
H&R Block (FRA:HRB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% 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 H&R Block and its competitors. Over the past decade, H&R Block's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 966.64 to 966.64. According to the industry distribution chart, H&R Block ranks #1 out of 84 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is H&R Block's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
H&R Block's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 966.64 to a high of 966.64. Based on the distribution chart, H&R Block ranks #1 out of 84 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, H&R Block has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H&R Block's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to FTDR and ANDG?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, H&R Block ranks #1 out of 84 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places H&R Block in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.92. Historically, H&R Block's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 966.64 to 966.64 over the past decade. 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 Personal Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Personal Services companies is 12.92, based on 84 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 H&R Block and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H&R Block's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H&R Block stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H&R Block (FRA:HRB) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €52.80, compared to a current price of €34.34 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. H&R Block's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 H&R Block (FRA:HRB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% 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 H&R Block (FRA:HRB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H&R Block stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €34.34 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of €52.80.
GuruFocus considers H&R Block to be Significantly Undervalued.
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HRB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H&R Block Inc provides income tax return preparation services, digital do-it-yourself tax solutions, and other services related to income tax preparation to the general public in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company mainly prepares tax returns for customers within the United States through its company-owned offices, franchise locations, and online tax software. The vast majority of H&R Block's offices are located in the U.S. The company derives the majority of its total revenue from the U.S. assisted tax preparation fees. Revenue from franchise and product royalties and digital do-it-yourself tax solutions is also relatively.
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