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. Jacobs Solutions's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-184 Mil. Jacobs Solutions's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2,072 Mil. Therefore, Jacobs Solutions's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was N/A%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jacobs Solutions's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
J'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.8 Med: 27.3 Max: 1652.85
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, Jacobs Solutions's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 1,652.85%. The lowest was 20.80%. And the median was 27.30%.
J's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.94% of 1704
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.245
vs J: Negative Tangible Equity
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.
Jacobs Solutions Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Jacobs Solutions Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jacobs Solutions'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.
J vs DY, IESC, BLD: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Jacobs Solutions'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.
Jacobs Solutions Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jacobs Solutions's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jacobs Solutions'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?
Jacobs Solutions (J) 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 Jacobs Solutions and its competitors. Over the past decade, Jacobs Solutions' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 20.80 to 1,652.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Jacobs Solutions' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Jacobs Solutions' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.80 to a high of 1,652.85. Based on the distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jacobs Solutions has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jacobs Solutions' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DY and IESC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1 out of 1704 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Jacobs Solutions in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.25. Historically, Jacobs Solutions' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 20.80 to 1,652.85 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 a Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Construction companies is 8.25, based on 1,704 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 Jacobs Solutions and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jacobs Solutions'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 Jacobs Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions (J) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $132.35, compared to a current price of $126.00 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Jacobs Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Jacobs Solutions (J), 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 Jacobs Solutions (J) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $126.00 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $132.35.
GuruFocus considers Jacobs Solutions to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for J:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.00%
GF Value™: $132.35 vs. price of $126.00 (4.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jacobs Solutions is a global provider of engineering, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance services as well as cyber engineering and security solutions. The firm serves industrial, commercial, and government clients in a wide variety of sectors, including water, transportation, healthcare, technology, and chemicals. Jacobs Solutions employs approximately 60,000 workers. The company generated $12 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.
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