Science GroupLSE:SAG 83 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 22.53. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Business Services companies, Science Group ranks better than 86.03% 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. Science Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £17.2 Mil. Science Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £68.6 Mil. Therefore, Science Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAG'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.61 Med: 22.53 Max: 59.93
Current: 55.2
During the past 13 years, Science Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 59.93%. The lowest was -10.61%. And the median was 22.53%.
LSE:SAG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 86.03% of 1009
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.57
vs LSE:SAG: 55.20
Science Group (LSE:SAG) 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.
Science Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Science Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science Group'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:SAG vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Science Group'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.
Science Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science Group'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 25.08% mean?
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 25.08% 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 Science Group and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 22.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #141 out of 1009 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Science Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Science Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 25.08% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 22.53. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57. Science Group's value of 25.08% is 137.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #141 out of 1009 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #141 out of 1009 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Science Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57. Science Group's value of 25.08% is 137.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.53 vs. the industry median of 10.57, Science Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Business Services companies is 10.57, based on 1,009 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. Science Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 25.08% is 137.3% 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 Science Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Science Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.08%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 22.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.61, compared to a current price of £5.85 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.08%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 22.53 and 137.3% above the Business Services industry median of 10.57. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.08% 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.85 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.61.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 25.08% (11% above median its 10-year median of 22.53)
GF Value™: £4.61 vs. price of £5.85 (26.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 137.3% above the Business Services median (#141 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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