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. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-172 Mil. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $576 Mil. Therefore, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -29.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GPK'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.51 Med: 359.93 Max: 626.67
Current: 52.51
During the past 13 years, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 626.67%. The lowest was 52.51%. And the median was 359.93%.
GPK's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 94.53% of 384
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.94
vs GPK: 52.51
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE:GPK) 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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Graphic Packaging Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
GPK vs AMBP, GEF, SLGN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Graphic Packaging Holding 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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graphic Packaging Holding 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 -29.86% mean?
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -29.86% 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 52.51 to 626.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks #21 out of 384 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Graphic Packaging Holding Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -29.86%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.51 to a high of 626.67. Based on the distribution chart, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks #21 out of 384 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Graphic Packaging Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to AMBP and GEF?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks #21 out of 384 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Graphic Packaging Holding Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.94. Historically, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 52.51 to 626.67 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.94, based on 384 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -29.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graphic Packaging Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.09, compared to a current price of $10.68 — trading 53.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -29.86%. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -29.86% 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphic Packaging Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.68 is trading 53.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.09.
GuruFocus considers Graphic Packaging Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GPK:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -29.86%
GF Value™: $23.09 vs. price of $10.68 (53.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co is a holding company that manufactures and sells a variety of paper-based consumer packaging products through its subsidiaries. The company's reportable segments are; Americas Paperboard Packaging, and International Paperboard Packaging. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Americas Paperboard Packaging segment which includes paperboard packaging sold predominantly to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and cups, lids and food containers sold to foodservice companies and quick-service restaurants (QSR) serving the food, beverage, and consumer product markets in the Americas. Geographically, the company operates in Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
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