Meikles (LSE:MIK) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 109.79% (As of Feb. 2024)

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What is Meikles Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Meikles LSE:MIK 17 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 109.79% as of Feb. 2024. GuruFocus rates LSE:MIK with a GF Score™ of 17/100.

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. Meikles's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 was $1,842 Mil. Meikles's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 was $1,677 Mil. Therefore, Meikles's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 was 109.79%.

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

LSE:MIK's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 8.455
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Equity only.

Meikles  (LSE:MIK) 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.


Meikles Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Meikles Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meikles'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.

Meikles Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Meikles Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Mar11 Mar12 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Feb24
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1.27 66.66 3.80 22.93 65.08

Meikles Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Mar11 Mar12 Sep12 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Aug23 Feb24
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 42.60 19.76 6.88 6.98 109.79

LSE:MIK vs DDS, M: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Meikles'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.


Meikles Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meikles's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Meikles Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Meikles's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2024 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2024 )  (A: Mar. 2022 )(A: Feb. 2024 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Feb. 2024 )  (A: Mar. 2022 )(A: Feb. 2024 )
=932.634/( (76.209+2789.895 )/ 2 )
=932.634/1433.052
=65.08 %

Meikles's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2024 )  (Q: Aug. 2023 )(Q: Feb. 2024 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2024 )  (Q: Aug. 2023 )(Q: Feb. 2024 )
=1841.522/( (564.639+2789.895)/ 2 )
=1841.522/1677.267
=109.79 %

* 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 (Feb. 2024) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 109.79% mean?
Meikles (LSE:MIK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 109.79% as of Feb. 2024. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Meikles and its competitors.
Is Meikles' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Meikles' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 109.79%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.46. Meikles' value of 109.79% is 1198.5% above this industry median. Overall, Meikles has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meikles' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DDS and M?
Meikles' Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 109.79% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.46. Meikles' value of 109.79% is 1198.5% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.46, based on 1,060 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. Meikles's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 109.79% is 1198.5% 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 Meikles and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meikles's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 109.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meikles stock overvalued right now?
Meikles (LSE:MIK) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 109.79%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 109.79% and 1198.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.46. Meikles' overall GF Score™ is 17/100. 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 Meikles (LSE:MIK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 109.79% as of Feb. 2024. 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.

Meikles Business Description

Address 4 Steppes Road, Highlands, Harare, ZWE
Meikles Ltd is a Zimbabwe-based investment holding company with diversified segments. Its Supermarkets segment operates a chain of stores offering groceries, fresh produce, and household goods, generating the majority of the revenue in Zimbabwe. The Hotels segment provides accommodation, food and beverage services, event hosting, and leisure facilities. The Properties segment develops, leases, and manages commercial properties. The Security Services segment provides on-site personnel to corporate and residential clients, while the Corporate segment oversees administration and strategic planning. Operations are divided between Zimbabwe and non-Zimbabwe, with the majority of revenue coming from Zimbabwe.
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