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Angling DirectLSE:ANG -4.08%57 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.51% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ANG with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,065 Retail - Cyclical companies, Angling Direct ranks worse than 57.65% 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. Angling Direct's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £-0.2 Mil. Angling Direct's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £34.5 Mil. Therefore, Angling Direct's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -0.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Angling Direct's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ANG'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.35 Med: 4.09 Max: 153.01
Current: 6.07
During the past 12 years, Angling Direct's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 153.01%. The lowest was -6.35%. And the median was 4.09%.
LSE:ANG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 57.65% of 1065
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.45
vs LSE:ANG: 6.07
Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) 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.
Angling Direct Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Angling Direct Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Angling Direct'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.
LSE:ANG vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Angling Direct'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.
Angling Direct Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Angling Direct's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Angling Direct'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -0.51% mean?
Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -0.51% as of Jan. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Angling Direct and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Angling Direct ranks #614 out of 1065 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Angling Direct's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Angling Direct's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.51%. Based on the distribution chart, Angling Direct ranks #614 out of 1065 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Angling Direct has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Angling Direct's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Angling Direct ranks #614 out of 1065 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Angling Direct in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.45, based on 1,065 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 Angling Direct and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Angling Direct's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Angling Direct stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.53, compared to a current price of £0.47 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.51%. Angling Direct's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Angling Direct (LSE:ANG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.51% as of Jan. 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 Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Angling Direct stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.47 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.53.
GuruFocus considers Angling Direct to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ANG:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -0.51%
GF Value™: £0.53 vs. price of £0.47 (11.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ANG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Angling Direct PLC principal activity of the Group is the sale of fishing tackle through its websites and stores. The Group's business model is designed to generate growth by providing excellent customer service, advice and ensuring product lines include a market range. Customers range from the casual hobbyist through to very committed anglers. The Group has two operating segments: UK and Europe. The company generates majority of revenue from UK.
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