Gorman-Rupp CoGRC -3.29%79 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GRC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks better than 99.97% 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. Gorman-Rupp Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $71.4 Mil. Gorman-Rupp Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-48.3 Mil. Therefore, Gorman-Rupp 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 Gorman-Rupp Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GRC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.09 Med: 10.32 Max: 18.5
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, Gorman-Rupp Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 18.50%. The lowest was 9.09%. And the median was 10.32%.
GRC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.97% of 2971
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs GRC: Negative Tangible Equity
Gorman-Rupp Co (NYSE:GRC) 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.
Gorman-Rupp Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Gorman-Rupp Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gorman-Rupp 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.
GRC vs BW, AMSC, CXT: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Gorman-Rupp 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.
Gorman-Rupp Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Gorman-Rupp Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gorman-Rupp 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?
Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC) 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 Gorman-Rupp Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Gorman-Rupp Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 9.09 to 18.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks #1 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0%.
Is Gorman-Rupp Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Gorman-Rupp Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.09 to a high of 18.50. Based on the distribution chart, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks #1 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gorman-Rupp Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gorman-Rupp Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to BW and AMSC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks #1 out of 2971 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Gorman-Rupp Co in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Historically, Gorman-Rupp Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 9.09 to 18.50 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.72, based on 2,971 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 Gorman-Rupp Co 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. Gorman-Rupp 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 Gorman-Rupp Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.88, compared to a current price of $88.72 — trading 122.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Gorman-Rupp Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC), 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 Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gorman-Rupp Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $88.72 is trading 122.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.88.
GuruFocus considers Gorman-Rupp Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
No single metric tells the full story. See the GRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gorman-Rupp Co designs, manufactures, and globally sells pumps & pump systems for use in water, wastewater, construction, dewatering, industrial, petroleum, original equipment, agriculture, fire protection, heating, ventilating & air conditioning, military, and other liquid-handling applications. It operates in one business segment, the manufacture & sale of pumps and pump systems, and generates revenue from the same. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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