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Galliford Try HoldingsLSE:GFRD +1.23%74 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 154.24% as of Dec. 2025, which is 529% above its 10-year median of 24.51. GuruFocus rates LSE:GFRD with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,712 Construction companies, Galliford Try Holdings ranks better than 93.17% 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. Galliford Try Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £36 Mil. Galliford Try Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £24 Mil. Therefore, Galliford Try Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 154.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Galliford Try Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:GFRD'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.54 Med: 24.51 Max: 164.71
Current: 152.51
During the past 13 years, Galliford Try Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 164.71%. The lowest was 11.54%. And the median was 24.51%.
LSE:GFRD's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 93.17% of 1712
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.21
vs LSE:GFRD: 152.51
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.
Galliford Try Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Galliford Try Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Galliford Try Holdings'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:GFRD vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Galliford Try Holdings'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.
Galliford Try Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Galliford Try Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galliford Try Holdings'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 154.24% mean?
Galliford Try Holdings (LSE:GFRD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 154.24% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Galliford Try Holdings and its competitors. This is 529% above median its historical median of 24.51. Over the past decade, Galliford Try Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 11.54 to 164.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Galliford Try Holdings ranks #117 out of 1712 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Galliford Try Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Galliford Try Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 154.24% is 529% above median its 10-year median of 24.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.54 to a high of 164.71. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.21. Galliford Try Holdings' value of 154.24% is 1778.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Galliford Try Holdings ranks #117 out of 1712 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Galliford Try Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galliford Try Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Galliford Try Holdings ranks #117 out of 1712 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Galliford Try Holdings in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.21. Galliford Try Holdings' value of 154.24% is 1778.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Galliford Try Holdings' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 11.54 to 164.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.51 vs. the industry median of 8.21, Galliford Try Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Construction companies is 8.21, based on 1,712 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. Galliford Try Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 154.24% is 1778.7% 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 Galliford Try Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galliford Try Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 154.24%, which is 529% above median its own 10-year median of 24.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galliford Try Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galliford Try Holdings (LSE:GFRD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.63, compared to a current price of £5.77 — trading 59% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 154.24%, which is 529% above median its 10-year median of 24.51 and 1778.7% above the Construction industry median of 8.21. Galliford Try Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Galliford Try Holdings (LSE:GFRD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 154.24% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Galliford Try Holdings (LSE:GFRD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galliford Try Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.77 is trading 59% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.63.
GuruFocus considers Galliford Try Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:GFRD:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 154.24% (529% above median its 10-year median of 24.51)
GF Value™: £3.63 vs. price of £5.77 (59% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1778.7% above the Construction median (#117 of 1712)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:GFRD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Galliford Try Holdings PLC operates in the construction and engineering industry. It specializes in building and infrastructure projects for clients across public, private, and regulated sectors. The company works on various projects, including commercial and residential construction, infrastructure development, and public-private partnership investments. Its operations are mainly based in the United Kingdom. Galliford Try focuses on delivering construction services that improve the built environment, spanning sectors such as health, water, education, and infrastructure. The company's operating segments are Building, Infrastructure, Investments, and Central, with the majority of revenue from the Building segment.
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