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ME Group InternationalFRA:PHQ +17.65%76 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 27.43% as of Apr. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 33.78. GuruFocus rates FRA:PHQ with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,972 Industrial Products companies, ME Group International ranks better than 92.46% 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. ME Group International's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €56.5 Mil. ME Group International's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €205.9 Mil. Therefore, ME Group International's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 27.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ME Group International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PHQ'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.44 Med: 33.78 Max: 46.4
Current: 31.63
During the past 13 years, ME Group International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 46.40%. The lowest was 1.44%. And the median was 33.78%.
FRA:PHQ's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 92.46% of 2972
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs FRA:PHQ: 31.63
ME Group International (FRA:PHQ) 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.
ME Group International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
ME Group International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ME Group International'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.
ME Group International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
ME Group International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, ME Group International'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.
ME Group International Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ME Group International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ME Group International'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 27.43% mean?
ME Group International (FRA:PHQ) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 27.43% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on ME Group International and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 33.78. Over the past decade, ME Group International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.44 to 46.40. According to the industry distribution chart, ME Group International ranks #224 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is ME Group International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
ME Group International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 27.43% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 33.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.44 to a high of 46.40. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. ME Group International's value of 27.43% is 308.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ME Group International ranks #224 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ME Group International has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ME Group International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ME Group International ranks #224 out of 2972 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places ME Group International in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. ME Group International's value of 27.43% is 308.2% above this benchmark. Historically, ME Group International's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.44 to 46.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.78 vs. the industry median of 6.72, ME Group International has consistently been above the industry average. 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 6.72, based on 2,972 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. ME Group International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 27.43% is 308.2% 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 ME Group International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ME Group International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 27.43%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 33.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ME Group International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ME Group International (FRA:PHQ) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.24, compared to a current price of €1.40 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 27.43%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 33.78 and 308.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.72. ME Group International's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 ME Group International (FRA:PHQ), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 27.43% as of Apr. 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 ME Group International (FRA:PHQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ME Group International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.40 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.24.
GuruFocus considers ME Group International to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PHQ:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 27.43% (19% below median its 10-year median of 33.78)
GF Value™: €2.24 vs. price of €1.40 (37.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 308.2% above the Industrial Products median (#224 of 2972)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PHQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ME Group International PLC operates, sells and services a wide range of instant-service vending equipment, aimed at the consumer market. The group operates vending units across 20 countries and its technological innovation is focused on four principal areas namely Photobooths and integrated biometric identification solutions; Unattended laundry services and launderettes; High-quality digital printigg kiosks and Vending equipment for the food service market. Geographically, the company reports its segments and operates in UK & Republic of Ireland, Asia Pacific and Continental Europe, which is the majority revenue generator.
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