Spear REITJSE:SEA 65 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 21.25% as of Feb. 2026, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 10.78. GuruFocus rates JSE:SEA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 REITs companies, Spear REIT ranks better than 90.33% 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. Spear REIT's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,080.0 Mil. Spear REIT's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R5,082.4 Mil. Therefore, Spear REIT's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 21.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Spear REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SEA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.2 Med: 10.78 Max: 26.39
Current: 17.05
During the past 10 years, Spear REIT's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 26.39%. The lowest was 2.20%. And the median was 10.78%.
JSE:SEA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 90.33% of 931
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.25
vs JSE:SEA: 17.05
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.
Spear REIT Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Spear REIT Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spear REIT'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.
JSE:SEA vs VICI, WPC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Spear REIT'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.
Spear REIT Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Spear REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spear REIT'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 21.25% mean?
Spear REIT (JSE:SEA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 21.25% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Spear REIT and its competitors. This is 97% above median its historical median of 10.78. Over the past decade, Spear REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.20 to 26.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Spear REIT ranks #90 out of 931 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Spear REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Spear REIT's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 21.25% is 97% above median its 10-year median of 10.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.20 to a high of 26.39. The REITs industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.25. Spear REIT's value of 21.25% is 240% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spear REIT ranks #90 out of 931 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spear REIT has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spear REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Spear REIT ranks #90 out of 931 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Spear REIT in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.25. Spear REIT's value of 21.25% is 240% above this benchmark. Historically, Spear REIT's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.20 to 26.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.78 vs. the industry median of 6.25, Spear REIT 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 REITs company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among REITs companies is 6.25, based on 931 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. Spear REIT's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 21.25% is 240% 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 Spear REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spear REIT's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 21.25%, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 10.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spear REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spear REIT (JSE:SEA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.94, compared to a current price of R13.25 — trading 90.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 21.25%, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 10.78 and 240% above the REITs industry median of 6.25. Spear REIT's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 12 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 Spear REIT (JSE:SEA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 21.25% as of Feb. 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 Spear REIT (JSE:SEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spear REIT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R13.25 is trading 90.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R6.94.
GuruFocus considers Spear REIT to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SEA:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 21.25% (97% above median its 10-year median of 10.78)
GF Value™: R6.94 vs. price of R13.25 (90.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 240% above the REITs median (#90 of 931)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spear REIT Ltd is a real estate investment trust. The company has five segments Industrial, Commercial, Retail, Development, and Non-property. The company generates majority of revenue from Industrial segment. The industrial portfolio comprises a diverse range of multi-let industrial properties, warehouses, logistics parks, and urban logistics facilities. The company has presence in Cape.
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