JD Sports FashionJDSPY +0.51%86 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 118.12% as of Jan. 2026, which is 128% above its 10-year median of 51.88. GuruFocus rates JDSPY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.85 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Retail - Cyclical companies, JD Sports Fashion ranks better than 90.92% 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. JD Sports Fashion's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $1,069 Mil. JD Sports Fashion's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $905 Mil. Therefore, JD Sports Fashion's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 118.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for JD Sports Fashion's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JDSPY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.66 Med: 51.88 Max: 95.15
Current: 69.13
During the past 13 years, JD Sports Fashion's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 95.15%. The lowest was 34.66%. And the median was 51.88%.
JDSPY's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 90.92% of 1057
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.28
vs JDSPY: 69.13
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.
JD Sports Fashion Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
JD Sports Fashion Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JD Sports Fashion'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.
JDSPY vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, JD Sports Fashion'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.
JD Sports Fashion Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, JD Sports Fashion's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JD Sports Fashion'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 two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 118.12% mean?
JD Sports Fashion (JDSPY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 118.12% as of Jan. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on JD Sports Fashion and its competitors. This is 128% above median its historical median of 51.88. Over the past decade, JD Sports Fashion's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 34.66 to 95.15. According to the industry distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #96 out of 1057 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is JD Sports Fashion's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
JD Sports Fashion's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 118.12% is 128% above median its 10-year median of 51.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.66 to a high of 95.15. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.28. JD Sports Fashion's value of 118.12% is 1326.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #96 out of 1057 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JD Sports Fashion has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JD Sports Fashion's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #96 out of 1057 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places JD Sports Fashion in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.28. JD Sports Fashion's value of 118.12% is 1326.6% above this benchmark. Historically, JD Sports Fashion's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 34.66 to 95.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.88 vs. the industry median of 8.28, JD Sports Fashion 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 8.28, based on 1,057 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. JD Sports Fashion's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 118.12% is 1326.6% 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 JD Sports Fashion and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JD Sports Fashion's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 118.12%, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 51.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JD Sports Fashion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion (JDSPY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.85, compared to a current price of $1.08 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 118.12%, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 51.88 and 1326.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.28. JD Sports Fashion's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 JD Sports Fashion (JDSPY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 118.12% as of Jan. 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 JD Sports Fashion (JDSPY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.08 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.85.
GuruFocus considers JD Sports Fashion to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JDSPY:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 118.12% (128% above median its 10-year median of 51.88)
GF Value™: $1.85 vs. price of $1.08 (41.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1326.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#96 of 1057)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JDSPY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JD Sports Fashion PLC is a U.K. retailer of branded sportswear and fashionwear. The company has stores in the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, and outside Europe. The offering includes international brands, such as Adidas, Nike, and The North Face, and own-brand labels, such as McKenzie, Carbrini, Supply & Demand, and The Duffer of St George. The store network consists of various shops: Size?, Footpatrol, Chausport, Sprinter, Scotts, Tessuti, Cloggs, Mainline, and Ultimate Outdoors, among others. Stores are specialized: Footpatrol is a sneaker provider; Size? offers footwear, apparel, and accessories; and Chausport operates throughout France selling international footwear brands, such as Nike.
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