The Brink's CoFRA:PTY -1.23%88 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PTY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €92.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, The Brink's Co ranks better than 99.8% 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. The Brink's Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €111 Mil. The Brink's Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1,391 Mil. Therefore, The Brink's Co'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 The Brink's Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PTY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.25 Med: 29.25 Max: 29.25
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, The Brink's Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 29.25%. The lowest was 29.25%. And the median was 29.25%.
FRA:PTY's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.8% of 1008
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.565
vs FRA:PTY: Negative Tangible Equity
The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) 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.
The Brink's Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
The Brink's Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Brink's Co'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:PTY vs GEO, BRC, CXW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, The Brink's Co'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.
The Brink's Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, The Brink's Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Brink's Co'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?
The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) 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 The Brink's Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, The Brink's Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 29.25 to 29.25. According to the industry distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #2 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is The Brink's Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
The Brink's Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.25 to a high of 29.25. Based on the distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #2 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Brink's Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Brink's Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GEO and BRC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #2 out of 1008 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places The Brink's Co in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57. Historically, The Brink's Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 29.25 to 29.25 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Business Services companies is 10.57, based on 1,008 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 The Brink's Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Brink's Co'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 The Brink's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €92.79, compared to a current price of €80.50 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. The Brink's Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY), 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 The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €80.50 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €92.79.
GuruFocus considers The Brink's Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Brink's Co is a provider of secure logistics and security solutions for cash and other valuables. Its segments include: North America segment includes operations in the U.S. and Canada, including the Brink's Global Services (BGS) line of business; Latin America segment consists operations in Latin American countries where it has an ownership interest, including the BGS line of business; Europe segment includes total operations in European countries that provide services outside of the BGS line of business; and Rest of World segment consists operations in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It also includes total operations in European countries that provide BGS services and BGS activity in Latin American countries. It derives maximum revenue from the North America segment.
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