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Tele Columbus AGHAM:TC1 +2.08%33 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:TC1 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Telecommunication Services companies, Tele Columbus AG ranks worse than 307692% 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. Tele Columbus AG's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-144.6 Mil. Tele Columbus AG's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-911.6 Mil. Therefore, Tele Columbus AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was N/A%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tele Columbus AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:TC1's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 13.99 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Equity only.
Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) 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.
Tele Columbus AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Tele Columbus AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tele Columbus AG'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:TC1 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Tele Columbus AG'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.
Tele Columbus AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Tele Columbus AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tele Columbus AG'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 0.00% mean?
Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% 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 Tele Columbus AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tele Columbus AG ranks #999999 out of 325 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Tele Columbus AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Tele Columbus AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Tele Columbus AG ranks #999999 out of 325 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tele Columbus AG has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tele Columbus AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Tele Columbus AG ranks #999999 out of 325 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Tele Columbus AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.99. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.99, based on 325 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 Tele Columbus AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tele Columbus AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tele Columbus AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.32, compared to a current price of €0.49 — trading 53.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Tele Columbus AG's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 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 Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% 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 Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele Columbus AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.49 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.32.
GuruFocus considers Tele Columbus AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:TC1:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.00%
GF Value™: €0.32 vs. price of €0.49 (53.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:TC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tele Columbus AG is a triple-play telecommunications company. It derives revenue from TV, the Internet, cellphone, and voice services. The group operates through two main segments: TV and Internet, and telephony. The company's TV segment offers cable TV services to customers. The majority of revenue stems from this segment. Internet and telephony derive revenue from the provision of broadband Internet access as well as fixed-line and mobile telephony services to customers. The company is an owner of telecommunications infrastructure. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in Germany.
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