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Atalaya Mining CopperLSE:ATYM -1.36%84 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 12.32. GuruFocus rates LSE:ATYM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,385 Metals & Mining companies, Atalaya Mining Copper ranks better than 85.83% 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. Atalaya Mining Copper's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £99.0 Mil. Atalaya Mining Copper's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £524.0 Mil. Therefore, Atalaya Mining Copper's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Atalaya Mining Copper's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ATYM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.93 Med: 12.32 Max: 38.38
Current: 15.61
During the past 13 years, Atalaya Mining Copper's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 38.38%. The lowest was 6.93%. And the median was 12.32%.
LSE:ATYM's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 85.83% of 2385
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.48
vs LSE:ATYM: 15.61
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.
Atalaya Mining Copper Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Atalaya Mining Copper Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atalaya Mining Copper'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:ATYM vs SCCO, FCX: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Atalaya Mining Copper'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.
Atalaya Mining Copper Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Atalaya Mining Copper's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atalaya Mining Copper'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 18.89% mean?
Atalaya Mining Copper (LSE:ATYM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 18.89% 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 Atalaya Mining Copper and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 12.32. Over the past decade, Atalaya Mining Copper's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 6.93 to 38.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Atalaya Mining Copper ranks #338 out of 2385 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Atalaya Mining Copper's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Atalaya Mining Copper's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 18.89% is 53% above median its 10-year median of 12.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.93 to a high of 38.38. Based on the distribution chart, Atalaya Mining Copper ranks #338 out of 2385 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Atalaya Mining Copper has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atalaya Mining Copper's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Atalaya Mining Copper ranks #338 out of 2385 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Atalaya Mining Copper in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Atalaya Mining Copper's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 6.93 to 38.38 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Equity depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Atalaya Mining Copper and its competitors. Atalaya Mining Copper's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.89%, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 12.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atalaya Mining Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atalaya Mining Copper (LSE:ATYM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.55, compared to a current price of £8.36 — trading 50.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.89%, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 12.32. Atalaya Mining Copper's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Atalaya Mining Copper (LSE:ATYM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.89% 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 Atalaya Mining Copper (LSE:ATYM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atalaya Mining Copper stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £8.36 is trading 50.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.55.
GuruFocus considers Atalaya Mining Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ATYM:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 18.89% (53% above median its 10-year median of 12.32)
GF Value™: £5.55 vs. price of £8.36 (50.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ATYM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atalaya Mining Copper SA is a European copper producer that owns and operates the Proyecto Riotinto complex in southwest Spain. Its operations include the Cerro Colorado open pit mine and a modern 15 Mtpa processing plant, regional projects around Riotinto, such as Proyecto Masa Valverde and Proyecto Riotinto East. The company's portfolio includes assets at the production (Riotinto), development (Touro, Masa Valverde) and exploration (Ossa Morena) stages.
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