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PT MDS Retailing TbkISX:LPPF +1.30%74 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 432.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 244% above its 10-year median of 125.72. GuruFocus rates ISX:LPPF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp1,287.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,059 Retail - Cyclical companies, PT MDS Retailing Tbk ranks better than 93.77% 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. PT MDS Retailing Tbk's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Rp2,768,372 Mil. PT MDS Retailing Tbk's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Rp640,792 Mil. Therefore, PT MDS Retailing Tbk's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 432.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PT MDS Retailing Tbk's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ISX:LPPF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -75.02 Med: 125.72 Max: 464.29
Current: 136.17
During the past 13 years, PT MDS Retailing Tbk's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 464.29%. The lowest was -75.02%. And the median was 125.72%.
ISX:LPPF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 93.77% of 1059
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.45
vs ISX:LPPF: 136.17
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.
PT MDS Retailing Tbk Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
PT MDS Retailing Tbk Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PT MDS Retailing Tbk'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.
ISX:LPPF vs DDS, M: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, PT MDS Retailing Tbk'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.
PT MDS Retailing Tbk Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, PT MDS Retailing Tbk's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT MDS Retailing Tbk'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 432.02% mean?
PT MDS Retailing Tbk (ISX:LPPF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 432.02% 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 PT MDS Retailing Tbk and its competitors. This is 244% above median its historical median of 125.72. According to the industry distribution chart, PT MDS Retailing Tbk ranks #66 out of 1059 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is PT MDS Retailing Tbk's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
PT MDS Retailing Tbk's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 432.02% is 244% above median its 10-year median of 125.72. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45. PT MDS Retailing Tbk's value of 432.02% is 5012.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT MDS Retailing Tbk ranks #66 out of 1059 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PT MDS Retailing Tbk has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT MDS Retailing Tbk's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, PT MDS Retailing Tbk ranks #66 out of 1059 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places PT MDS Retailing Tbk in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45. PT MDS Retailing Tbk's value of 432.02% is 5012.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 125.72 vs. the industry median of 8.45, PT MDS Retailing Tbk 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.45, based on 1,059 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. PT MDS Retailing Tbk's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 432.02% is 5012.7% 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 PT MDS Retailing Tbk and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT MDS Retailing Tbk's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 432.02%, which is 244% above median its own 10-year median of 125.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT MDS Retailing Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT MDS Retailing Tbk (ISX:LPPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp1,287.98, compared to a current price of Rp1,560.00 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 432.02%, which is 244% above median its 10-year median of 125.72 and 5012.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.45. PT MDS Retailing Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 PT MDS Retailing Tbk (ISX:LPPF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 432.02% 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 PT MDS Retailing Tbk (ISX:LPPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT MDS Retailing Tbk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of Rp1,560.00 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp1,287.98.
GuruFocus considers PT MDS Retailing Tbk to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:LPPF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 432.02% (244% above median its 10-year median of 125.72)
GF Value™: Rp1,287.98 vs. price of Rp1,560.00 (21.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5012.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#66 of 1059)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:LPPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT MDS Retailing Tbk is an Indonesia-based retail company that operates a national chain of department stores and online channels under the Matahari brand. Its portfolio also includes: SUKO, ZES, and MU+KU, and a portfolio of private label brands, including Nevada, COLE, Connexion, Little M, and others. These brands cover a range of apparel categories, from casual and family essentials to more fashion-forward and contemporary styles.
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