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Sea Harvest GroupJSE:SHG +1.29%74 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.05% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:SHG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R7.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,879 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sea Harvest Group ranks better than 74.88% 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. Sea Harvest Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R-108 Mil. Sea Harvest Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,783 Mil. Therefore, Sea Harvest Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -6.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sea Harvest Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SHG'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.41 Med: 35.65 Max: 68.82
Current: 17.12
During the past 12 years, Sea Harvest Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 68.82%. The lowest was 16.41%. And the median was 35.65%.
JSE:SHG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 74.88% of 1879
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.78
vs JSE:SHG: 17.12
Sea Harvest Group (JSE:SHG) 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.
Sea Harvest Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Sea Harvest Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sea Harvest Group'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:SHG vs ADM, BG, TSN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Sea Harvest Group'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.
Sea Harvest Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sea Harvest Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sea Harvest Group'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -6.05% mean?
Sea Harvest Group (JSE:SHG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -6.05% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Sea Harvest Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Sea Harvest Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 16.41 to 68.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Sea Harvest Group ranks #472 out of 1879 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Sea Harvest Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Sea Harvest Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.05%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.41 to a high of 68.82. Based on the distribution chart, Sea Harvest Group ranks #472 out of 1879 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sea Harvest Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sea Harvest Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sea Harvest Group ranks #472 out of 1879 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Sea Harvest Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.78. Historically, Sea Harvest Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 16.41 to 68.82 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.78, based on 1,879 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 Sea Harvest Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sea Harvest Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sea Harvest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sea Harvest Group (JSE:SHG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R7.74, compared to a current price of R8.67 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.05%. Sea Harvest Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Sea Harvest Group (JSE:SHG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.05% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sea Harvest Group (JSE:SHG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sea Harvest Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R8.67 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of R7.74.
GuruFocus considers Sea Harvest Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SHG:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -6.05%
GF Value™: R7.74 vs. price of R8.67 (12% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SHG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sea Harvest Group Ltd is engaged in the fishing of Cape Hake and Shark Bay Prawns along with Horse Mackerel, Pilchards, Anchovies, and a variety of farmed species, processing of the catch into frozen and chilled seafood, and the marketing of these products, locally and internationally. It operates in four segments: South African Fishing, Sea Harvest International, Sea Harvest Aquaculture, and Cape Harvest Foods.
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