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Warrior Met CoalHCC -1.09%78 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.56% as of Jun. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 28.82. GuruFocus rates HCC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, Warrior Met Coal ranks better than 74.96% 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. Warrior Met Coal's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $350 Mil. Warrior Met Coal's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,247 Mil. Therefore, Warrior Met Coal's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 15.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Warrior Met Coal's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HCC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.8 Med: 28.82 Max: 123.8
Current: 10.12
During the past 11 years, Warrior Met Coal's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 123.80%. The lowest was -4.80%. And the median was 28.82%.
HCC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 74.96% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 4.25
vs HCC: 10.12
Warrior Met Coal (NYSE:HCC) 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.
Warrior Met Coal Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Warrior Met Coal Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Warrior Met Coal'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.
HCC vs AMR, SXC, METC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, Warrior Met Coal'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.
Warrior Met Coal Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Warrior Met Coal's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Warrior Met Coal'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.56% mean?
Warrior Met Coal (HCC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.56% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Warrior Met Coal and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 28.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #154 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Warrior Met Coal's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Warrior Met Coal's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.56% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 28.82. The Steel industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.25. Warrior Met Coal's value of 15.56% is 266.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #154 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Warrior Met Coal has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warrior Met Coal's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to AMR and SXC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #154 out of 615 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Warrior Met Coal in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.25. Warrior Met Coal's value of 15.56% is 266.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.82 vs. the industry median of 4.25, Warrior Met Coal has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Steel company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Steel companies is 4.25, based on 615 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. Warrior Met Coal's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.56% is 266.1% above the industry median. 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 Warrior Met Coal and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Warrior Met Coal's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.56%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 28.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warrior Met Coal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warrior Met Coal (HCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.84, compared to a current price of $96.72 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.56%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 28.82 and 266.1% above the Steel industry median of 4.25. Warrior Met Coal's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Warrior Met Coal (HCC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.56% as of Jun. 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 Warrior Met Coal (HCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warrior Met Coal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $96.72 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.84.
GuruFocus considers Warrior Met Coal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HCC:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 15.56% (46% below median its 10-year median of 28.82)
GF Value™: $64.84 vs. price of $96.72 (49.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 266.1% above the Steel median (#154 of 615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Warrior Met Coal Inc produces and exports met or steelmaking coal, which is used as a component for steel production by metal manufacturers in Europe, South America, and Asia. The company is involved in longwall mining operations in its underground mines based in Alabama, Mine No. 4, Mine No. 7, and Blue Creek. Additionally, its natural gas operations remove and sell natural gas from owned and leased coal seams by reducing natural gas levels in its mines. The company generates revenue mainly through the production of steelmaking coal for sale to the steel industry. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from its customers in Asia, followed by Europe, South America, and the United States.
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