LFST (LifeStance Health Group) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 206.12% (As of Mar. 2026)


LFST LifeStance Health Group Inc LFST
57 GF Score
Price $9.65
GF Value $8.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is LifeStance Health Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

LifeStance Health Group LFST +2.22% 57 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 206.12% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LFST with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 583 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, LifeStance Health Group ranks better than 87.82% 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. LifeStance Health Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $57 Mil. LifeStance Health Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $28 Mil. Therefore, LifeStance Health Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 206.12%.

The historical rank and industry rank for LifeStance Health Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

LFST' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1906.04   Med: -873.45   Max: 247.03
Current: 247.03

During the past 7 years, LifeStance Health Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 247.03%. The lowest was -1,906.04%. And the median was -873.45%.

LFST's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
87.82% of 583 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 9.74 vs LFST: 247.03

LifeStance Health Group  (NAS:LFST) 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.


LifeStance Health Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


LifeStance Health Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LifeStance Health 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.

LifeStance Health Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

LifeStance Health Group Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -1,906.04 0.00 0.00 159.14

LifeStance Health Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Negative Tangible Equity 0.00 56.49 135.98 206.12

LFST vs NHC, BKD, CON: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, LifeStance Health 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.


LifeStance Health Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, LifeStance Health Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LifeStance Health Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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LifeStance Health Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

LifeStance Health Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=9.663/( (-37.86+50.004 )/ 2 )
=9.663/6.0720000000001
=159.14 %

LifeStance Health Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=56.972/( (50.004+5.2759999999998)/ 2 )
=56.972/27.64
=206.12 %

* 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 206.12% mean?
LifeStance Health Group (LFST) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 206.12% 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 LifeStance Health Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LifeStance Health Group ranks #71 out of 583 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is LifeStance Health Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
LifeStance Health Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 206.12%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.74. LifeStance Health Group's value of 206.12% is 2016.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LifeStance Health Group ranks #71 out of 583 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LifeStance Health Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LifeStance Health Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NHC and BKD?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, LifeStance Health Group ranks #71 out of 583 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places LifeStance Health Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.74. LifeStance Health Group's value of 206.12% is 2016.2% above this benchmark. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 9.74, based on 583 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. LifeStance Health Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 206.12% is 2016.2% 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 LifeStance Health Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LifeStance Health Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 206.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LifeStance Health Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LifeStance Health Group (LFST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.22, compared to a current price of $9.65 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 206.12% and 2016.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 9.74. LifeStance Health Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 LifeStance Health Group (LFST), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 206.12% 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 LifeStance Health Group (LFST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LifeStance Health Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.65 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.22. GuruFocus considers LifeStance Health Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LFST:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 206.12%
  • GF Value™: $8.22 vs. price of $9.65 (17.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2016.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#71 of 583)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LFST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LifeStance Health Group Business Description

Address 4800 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 2500, Scottsdale, AZ, USA, 85251
LifeStance Health Group Inc is a mental healthcare company that operates as a provider of outpatient mental health services, spanning psychiatric evaluations and treatment, psychological and neuropsychological testing, and individual, family, and group therapy. It treats a broad range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder, using evidence-based approaches to ensure effective treatment. The group has a single operating and reportable segment of mental health services.
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