Rollins (FRA:RLS) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: Negative Tangible Equity% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:RLS Rollins Inc FRA:RLS
94 GF Score
Price €36.34
GF Value €52.29
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Rollins Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Rollins FRA:RLS -2.31% 94 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:RLS with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 87 Personal Services companies, Rollins ranks better than 98.85% 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. Rollins's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €373 Mil. Rollins's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-495 Mil. Therefore, Rollins'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 Rollins's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:RLS' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 116.93   Med: 146.76   Max: 239.86
Current: Negative Tangible Equity

During the past 13 years, Rollins's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 239.86%. The lowest was 116.93%. And the median was 146.76%.

FRA:RLS's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
98.85% of 87 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 12.91 vs FRA:RLS: Negative Tangible Equity

Rollins  (FRA:RLS) 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.


Rollins Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Rollins Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rollins'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.

Rollins Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Rollins Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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Rollins Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:RLS vs SCI, FTDR, HRB: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Rollins'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.


Rollins Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rollins's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rollins's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Rollins Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Rollins's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=449.806/( (-355.338+-497.649 )/ 2 )
=449.806/-426.4935
=Negative Tangible Equity %

Rollins's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=373.12/( (-497.649+-491.862)/ 2 )
=373.12/-494.7555
=Negative Tangible Equity %

* 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?
Rollins (FRA:RLS) 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 Rollins and its competitors. Over the past decade, Rollins' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 116.93 to 239.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Rollins ranks #1 out of 87 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Rollins' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Rollins' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 116.93 to a high of 239.86. Based on the distribution chart, Rollins ranks #1 out of 87 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rollins has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rollins' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SCI and FTDR?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Rollins ranks #1 out of 87 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Rollins in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.91. Historically, Rollins' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 116.93 to 239.86 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 12.91, based on 87 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 Rollins and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rollins'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 Rollins stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rollins (FRA:RLS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €52.29, compared to a current price of €36.34 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Rollins' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Rollins (FRA:RLS), 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 Rollins (FRA:RLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rollins stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €36.34 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €52.29. GuruFocus considers Rollins to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RLS:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: Negative Tangible Equity%
  • GF Value™: €52.29 vs. price of €36.34 (30.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Rollins Business Description

Address 2170 Piedmont Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA, USA, 30324
Rollins is a global leader in route-based pest control services, with operations primarily in the United States and across North, Central, and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. Its portfolio of pest-control brands includes the prominent Orkin brand, a market leader in the US and Canada, with near-national coverage. It also has a portfolio of other brands, which it uses to reach customers through alternative sales channels. Residential pest and termite prevention accounts for the majority of Rollins' services, reflecting its ongoing focus on the US and Canadian markets.
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