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. Virgin Galactic Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-223.91 Mil. Virgin Galactic Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €213.75 Mil. Therefore, Virgin Galactic Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -104.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Virgin Galactic Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:0QL0'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -148.2 Med: -78.28 Max: -20.48
Current: -102.9
During the past 9 years, Virgin Galactic Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was -20.48%. The lowest was -148.20%. And the median was -78.28%.
HAM:0QL0's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 92.19% of 333
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.29
vs HAM:0QL0: -102.90
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.
Virgin Galactic Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Virgin Galactic Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Virgin Galactic Holdings'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.
HAM:0QL0 vs ISSC, BUKS, POWW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Virgin Galactic Holdings'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.
Virgin Galactic Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Virgin Galactic Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virgin Galactic Holdings'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 -104.76% mean?
Virgin Galactic Holdings (HAM:0QL0) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -104.76% 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #307 out of 333 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Virgin Galactic Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Virgin Galactic Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -104.76%. Based on the distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #307 out of 333 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Virgin Galactic Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virgin Galactic Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ISSC and BUKS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #307 out of 333 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Virgin Galactic Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.29. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.29, based on 333 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virgin Galactic Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -104.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virgin Galactic Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings (HAM:0QL0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.78, compared to a current price of €2.25 — trading 40.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -104.76%. Virgin Galactic Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings (HAM:0QL0), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -104.76% 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings (HAM:0QL0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.25 is trading 40.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.78.
GuruFocus considers Virgin Galactic Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HAM:0QL0:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -104.76%
GF Value™: €3.78 vs. price of €2.25 (40.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:0QL0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc is a United States-based vertically integrated aerospace company pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals & researchers, and it also manufactures air and space vehicles. Using technologies, the company is developing a spaceflight system designed to offer its customers a multi-day and transformative experience. This culminates in a spaceflight that includes views of Earth from space and several minutes of weightlessness that will launch from Spaceport America, New Mexico.
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