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LanzaTech GlobalLNZA +0.54%53 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -265.88% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LNZA with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Waste Management companies, LanzaTech Global ranks worse than 99.11% 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. LanzaTech Global's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-58.72 Mil. LanzaTech Global's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $22.08 Mil. Therefore, LanzaTech Global's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -265.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LanzaTech Global's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LNZA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1730.22 Med: -619.98 Max: -215.34
Current: -1730.22
During the past 6 years, LanzaTech Global's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was -215.34%. The lowest was -1,730.22%. And the median was -619.98%.
LNZA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 99.11% of 225
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 9.67
vs LNZA: -1730.22
LanzaTech Global (NAS:LNZA) 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.
LanzaTech Global Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
LanzaTech Global Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LanzaTech Global'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.
LNZA vs ENGS, YDDL, QRHC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, LanzaTech Global'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.
LanzaTech Global Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, LanzaTech Global's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LanzaTech Global'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 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 -265.88% mean?
LanzaTech Global (LNZA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -265.88% 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 LanzaTech Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #223 out of 225 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 99.1%.
Is LanzaTech Global's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
LanzaTech Global's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -265.88%. Based on the distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #223 out of 225 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LanzaTech Global has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LanzaTech Global's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ENGS and YDDL?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #223 out of 225 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places LanzaTech Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.67. 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 Waste Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Waste Management companies is 9.67, based on 225 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 LanzaTech Global and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LanzaTech Global's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -265.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LanzaTech Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global (LNZA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $65.47, compared to a current price of $5.53 — trading 91.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -265.88%. LanzaTech Global's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -265.88% 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.53 is trading 91.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $65.47.
GuruFocus considers LanzaTech Global to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LNZA:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -265.88%
GF Value™: $65.47 vs. price of $5.53 (91.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LNZA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LanzaTech Global Inc is a provider of carbon management and conversion technologies, focused on transforming waste materials into high-value fuels, chemicals, and critical industrial inputs. Its mission is to drive energy resilience, industrial competitiveness, and supply chain security by leveraging scalable biotechnology solutions to maximize the value of domestic resources. The company operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, and Australia, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
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