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PKP CargoFRA:PK3 +0.70%62 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -24.39% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PK3 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 978 Transportation companies, PKP Cargo ranks worse than 64.31% 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. PKP Cargo's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-41.9 Mil. PKP Cargo's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €171.8 Mil. Therefore, PKP Cargo's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -24.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PKP Cargo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PK3'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -122.2 Med: 1.77 Max: 5.81
Current: 5.81
During the past 13 years, PKP Cargo's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 5.81%. The lowest was -122.20%. And the median was 1.77%.
FRA:PK3's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 64.31% of 978
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.985
vs FRA:PK3: 5.81
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.
PKP Cargo Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
PKP Cargo Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PKP Cargo'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:PK3 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, PKP Cargo'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.
PKP Cargo Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, PKP Cargo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PKP Cargo'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 -24.39% mean?
PKP Cargo (FRA:PK3) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -24.39% 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 PKP Cargo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PKP Cargo ranks #629 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is PKP Cargo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
PKP Cargo's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -24.39%. Based on the distribution chart, PKP Cargo ranks #629 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PKP Cargo has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PKP Cargo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, PKP Cargo ranks #629 out of 978 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places PKP Cargo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.99. 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 Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Transportation companies is 8.99, based on 978 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 PKP Cargo and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PKP Cargo's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -24.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PKP Cargo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PKP Cargo (FRA:PK3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.03, compared to a current price of €2.30 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -24.39%. PKP Cargo's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 PKP Cargo (FRA:PK3), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -24.39% 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 PKP Cargo (FRA:PK3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PKP Cargo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.30 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.03.
GuruFocus considers PKP Cargo to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PK3:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -24.39%
GF Value™: €3.03 vs. price of €2.30 (24.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PK3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PKP Cargo SA provides an integrated chain of logistics services. Its business activities involve domestic and international transport of freight and the provision of comprehensive logistics services relating to rail transport of freight. The company's logistics services portfolio covers transport, intermodal, forwarding, terminals, sidings, rolling stock. The company's main geographical area of operations is Poland.
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