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YeboYethuJSE:YYLBEE -0.61%57 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 40.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 33.33. GuruFocus rates JSE:YYLBEE with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of R26.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Telecommunication Services companies, YeboYethu ranks better than 68.81% 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. YeboYethu's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,075.4 Mil. YeboYethu's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R5,081.6 Mil. Therefore, YeboYethu's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for YeboYethu's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:YYLBEE'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -76.34 Med: 33.33 Max: 83.92
Current: 37.9
During the past 11 years, YeboYethu's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 83.92%. The lowest was -76.34%. And the median was 33.33%.
JSE:YYLBEE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 68.81% of 327
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 16.11
vs JSE:YYLBEE: 37.90
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.
YeboYethu Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
YeboYethu Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YeboYethu'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:YYLBEE vs VZ, TMUS, T: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, YeboYethu'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.
YeboYethu Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, YeboYethu's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YeboYethu'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 (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 40.84% mean?
YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 40.84% 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 YeboYethu and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 33.33. According to the industry distribution chart, YeboYethu ranks #102 out of 327 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is YeboYethu's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
YeboYethu's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 40.84% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 33.33. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.11. YeboYethu's value of 40.84% is 153.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YeboYethu ranks #102 out of 327 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YeboYethu has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YeboYethu's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, YeboYethu ranks #102 out of 327 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts YeboYethu in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.11. YeboYethu's value of 40.84% is 153.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 33.33 vs. the industry median of 16.11, YeboYethu 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 16.11, based on 327 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. YeboYethu's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 40.84% is 153.5% 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 YeboYethu and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YeboYethu's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 40.84%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 33.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YeboYethu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R26.26, compared to a current price of R61.62 — trading 134.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 40.84%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 33.33 and 153.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 16.11. YeboYethu's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 40.84% 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 YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YeboYethu stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R61.62 is trading 134.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R26.26.
GuruFocus considers YeboYethu to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:YYLBEE:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 40.84% (23% above median its 10-year median of 33.33)
GF Value™: R26.26 vs. price of R61.62 (134.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 153.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#102 of 327)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:YYLBEE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YeboYethu Ltd is a special purpose company formed for the purpose is to buying and holding Vodacom SA ordinary shares and Vodacom SA A shares for the benefit of shareholders. Vodacom SA is a mobile communications network operator in South Africa, by a large number of customers and revenue. The principal activities of the company are to carry on the business of acquiring and holding shares in Vodacom Group and receive and distribute dividends and other distributions received by it pursuant to its holding in Vodacom Group.
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